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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Mumbai's Suburban Rail Network gets a ₹52,724-crore boost
Advt By , ETInfra Mumbai's suburban railway network is set to get a boost, with the Railways Ministry sanctioning multiple projects totaling ₹52,724 crore under the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) schemes. These initiatives aim to significantly improve connectivity and meet the ever-growing demands of the city's commuters, the official statement expansion under the project includes MUTP-II with a budget outlay of ₹8,087 crore, MUTP-III (₹10,947 crore), and MUTP-IIIA (₹33,690 crore).According to the ministry, key works under MUTP-III involve the Panvel-Karjat line, quadrupling of the Virar-Dahanu section, the Airoli-Kalwa Elevated Corridor, trespass control measures, and the procurement of new rolling stock These projects, alongside the 5th and 6th lines between Borivali-Virar and the 3rd and 4th lines between Kalyan-Badlapur, are being executed by Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd ( MRVC Ltd ).MRVC Ltd, a joint venture between the Ministry of Railways (MoR) and the Government of Maharashtra (GoM), operates on a 50:50 cost-sharing multi-tracking efforts are also underway on existing busy corridors:Work has been sanctioned to expand to 4 lines between Churchgate to Mumbai Central, 8 lines between Mumbai Central to Borivali, and 6 lines between Borivali to 5th and 6th line between CSMT-Kurla has been sanctioned, with work already progressing on the Kurla-Parel section. Additionally, two extra lines exist on the CSMT-Kurla-Vasai-Panvel further bolster suburban rail capacity , a total of 238 new 12-car rakes have been sanctioned under MUTP-III & IIIA, representing an investment of ₹19,293 Ministry of Railways is actively supporting integration with metro authorities (MMRDA) to ensure seamless intermodal connectivity. Currently, Andheri East and Ghatkopar Railway stations are successfully integrated with their respective metro stations.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Roadmap for MUTP-IV to boost commuter safety & connectivity
Mumbai: The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) has set the ball rolling for a comprehensive technical study to define the blueprint for the fourth phase of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP-IV). The goal is to boost safety, expand network capacity, and modernise the city's vital suburban rail system. Mumbai's suburban rail spans 385km across three Central Railway corridors — including the Harbour Line — and one Western Railway corridor. With MUTP-I completed, MUTP-II nearing conclusion, and MUTP-III and IIIA underway, MRVC is setting the stage for a long-term upgrade aligned with its "Mission Zero Death" initiative. The study, to be carried out by a consultant selected via competitive bidding, will draft Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for selected schemes and evaluate their financial and operational viability. The consultant will also examine international best practices in suburban transport planning. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai A key focus is forecasting travel demand up to 2047, identifying new corridors, and decongesting existing ones. The feasibility of interoperable train services between Central and Western Railways — aimed at seamless east-west connectivity across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region — will also be assessed. To ease overcrowding, the study will simulate the deployment of 12- and 15-car rakes, explore faster rake acceleration, and recommend signalling upgrades such as Kavach 5.0 to reduce headways. Increasing the number of air-conditioned EMUs is also on the agenda to improve commuter comfort and drive a shift from road to rail. With around 2,500 annual fatalities on the suburban network due to falls, trespassing, and poor station access, the study will recommend interventions such as access control, improved pedestrian movement, and upgraded station infrastructure. Station improvements are a major component. While 17 stations are already being redeveloped under MUTP-IIIA, nearly 40 more are under review for upgrades, including platform extensions, new FOBs, escalators, lifts, and better intermodal connectivity within a 300-metre radius. MRVC chairman and Managing Director Vilas Wadekar said, "Under MUTP Phase IV, MRVC aims to take a transformative leap towards a safer, smarter, and more resilient urban transport ecosystem. Our vision is anchored in achieving 'Mission Zero Death', eliminating monsoon disruptions, and expanding network coverage to growth centres like the Third Mumbai area."
NDTV
09-06-2025
- General
- NDTV
After Thane Train Mishap, Railways To Deploy Closed-Door Non-AC Rake By January
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Following the Mumbra train tragedy, the railways will redesign suburban trains to include automatic door closures by January. New designs will enhance ventilation and safety, addressing past suffocation issues while improving passenger comfort and movement. Mumbai: In the aftermath of the Mumbra train incident in which four persons were killed and nine injured on Monday morning, the railways said it would redesign a suburban rake to install automatic door closure systems by November and induct it into service by January next year. At least four commuters, including a GRP constable, died and nine were injured when 13 passengers fell after those hanging from the footboard of two overcrowded trains and their backpacks brushed against each other as the trains passed in opposite directions. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and senior Railway Board functionaries held an urgent meeting with the Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF) team to find a practical solution to the challenges surrounding automatic door closing systems in non-AC local trains operating in Mumbai, officials said. After detailed deliberations, it was decided that a new design for non-AC suburban coaches would be developed to resolve the ventilation issue through three major design modifications, a Central Railway official said here. ""First, the new coaches will feature louvers on the doors to allow natural airflow even when the doors are closed. Second, roof-mounted ventilation units will be installed to pump fresh air into the coaches. And third, vestibules will be added between coaches to enable passenger movement and better distribution of the crowd inside the train," the official said. This new trainset will be in addition to the ongoing production of 238 air-conditioned (AC) local trains being manufactured under Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP), he informed. The primary concern with automatic door closing in non-AC coaches is the issue of suffocation due to reduced ventilation, which has raised serious safety and comfort concerns among commuters, officials said. They pointed out that an automatic door closure system was tested on a suburban local on Western Railway a decade ago but it failed due to suffocation complaints from passengers as well as other issues. Presently, Central Railway has 157 suburban locals, including seven AC locals, while Western Railway has 95 suburban locals, of which eight are air-conditioned locals. CR operates 1810 services every day. The figure is 1406 for Western Railway. More than 75 lakh passengers use these 3200-odd services every day, making the network the largest public transporter in the city and among the biggest of its kind anywhere in the world. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Rail corridors to expand as MMR develops
MUMBAI: The state's push to develop the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) will see the expansion of the suburban rail corridors on both the Central and Western railways. On the agenda are new lines linking the Navi Mumbai airport with the MMR, separating suburban and long-distance train services, and extending rail connectivity from Dahanu to the proposed Vadhvan port, billed as India's largest port, in Palghar district. The Union Railway Ministry has asked the Central and Western railways to carry out surveys and studies for these new suburban rail lines. On the Central Railway, the ministry wants new lines connecting the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), the additional lines on the Asangaon-Kasara section, the Badlapur-Karjat section, and to separate suburban and long-distance trains. The ministry also wants a 75-km-long, third rail line on the Panvel-Roha route, on the edge of MMR. On the Western Railway, the railway will survey the Dahanu-Vadhavan Port line for expansion. This is the first time the railways are considering connecting airports with suburban rail lines, alongside the metro rail. Railway sources in Mumbai said they have been asked to survey locations for two separate rail lines connected to NMIA. The first is a 4-km-long line from Khandeshwar station to NMIA on the CSMT-Panvel Harbour Line and the other is a 1-km-long line from Targhar to NMIA on the Seawoods/Belapur-Uran rail corridor. The estimated cost of the survey for the two proposed rail extensions is ₹10 lakh. The railways will also execute two projects to augment capacity. One is the fourth line on the Asangaon-Kasara route, an extension to the ongoing work on the Kalyan-Asangaon line. The Asangaon-Kasara line will be 35-km long and will separate suburban and long-distance trains, thus addressing issues of congestion and delays. Land acquisition for the 32-kms-long Kalyan-Asangaon corridor is underway. Similarly, the Central Railway will study the possibility of adding three to four lines on the Badlapur-Karjat section, which has been approved under the PM Gati Shakti scheme. This rail corridor will be implemented under the Mumbai Urban Transport Project phase-3A at a cost of ₹1,510 crore. It will benefit the towns of Badlapur, Ambarnath and Ulhasnagar as suburban services will increase once suburban and long-distance lines are separated. The railways also plan to link the proposed Vadhavan Port to a rail line from Dahanu. An official with the Western Railway said this would bring long-term benefits as there will also be a dedicated freight corridor near the port.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
WR's Bandra Terminus-Borivli 6th line set for July completion
Mumbai: The Western Railway (WR) is inching closer to completing the much-delayed 30-km sixth line between Bandra Terminus and Borivli, with work on the final 3.7-km stretch between Kandivli and Borivli now expected to be completed in commissioned, the extension is expected to significantly improve the punctuality of long-distance trains by easing congestion on the existing network. At present, the sixth line—commissioned up to Goregaon in Nov 2022 and extended to Kandivli in Oct 2023 — is operational only between Bandra Terminus and Kandivli. It currently handles around 20 mail and express trains every day."The sixth line is a dedicated corridor for long-distance trains, and extending it up to Borivali will help us streamline operations and reduce delays," a senior WR official said. "We are in the final stages of completing this stretch and are working on critical components like dismantling an infringing structure and re-girdering Major Bridge 61 with a pre-stressed concrete slab."Meanwhile, the fifth line originates from Mumbai Central and ends at Borivli. However, a key 5-km section between Mahim and Khar remains incomplete due to encroachments. Western Railway commissioned the fifth line between Mumbai Central and Mahim in 1993 and between Santacruz and Borivali in 2002, but the missing link continues to hamper full-scale operations."The missing link on the fifth line has been a persistent bottleneck. Without that, we can't fully segregate suburban and long-distance trains, which is critical to our operational efficiency," the official there are four lines between Churchgate-Marine Lines and Borivli-Virar, with the fifth line running between Mumbai Central and Borivli, and the sixth between Bandra Terminus and sixth line project, a key component of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP-II), has faced repeated delays and cost overruns. Initially estimated at Rs 5,300 crore, the revised cost of the project now stands at Rs 8,087 crore. The project includes three phases—Vile Parle to Kandivli (completed), Kandivli to Borivli (underway), and Mumbai Central to Khar (yet to begin).
