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Mumbai’s railway stations defy space crunch, add 147 acres of vertical space

Elevated spaces will allow commuters to reach the platforms from any entry or exit point and reduce the pressure on FOBs
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 09:17 am IST

Khar rly stn undergoing a steady transformation

At Khar, one can see an elevated deck in place above the Harbour line platforms. The work will be similar to that carried out at Andheri, Borivali and Goregaon stations where elevated decks have been built to reduce congestion and ensure faster dispersal of railway commuters. This deck will be connected by different foot-over bridges and it has already been partially opened to the public (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Oct 23, 2023 05:10 am IST

Mumbai’s wait for more AC local trains gets longer

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Updated on Jul 24, 2023 12:40 am IST

Mumbai to get 238 state-of-the-art Vande Bharat local trains

The state-of-the-art Vande Bharat local trains will have an automatic door-closing system and fully vestibuled coaches. The coaches will have separate air-conditioned vendor/luggage compartments at both ends of the train, but no first class or second class (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jun 22, 2023 01:06 am IST

Railways demand 5 FSI to fund railway projects

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Updated on Apr 13, 2023 01:03 am IST

State govt gives 100-cr boost to MUTP

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Updated on Apr 04, 2023 12:20 am IST

With new tech, you may get more suburban trains during peak hours

The project will take four years to be implemented on all three suburban railway lines.
Updated on Aug 17, 2019 05:09 am IST

Panvel elevated railway corridor to end its journey at Wadala, instead of CSMT?

The elevated harbour railway corridor to Panvel will connect to both the Navi Mumbai and Mumbai airports.
Updated on Aug 16, 2019 11:39 am IST

CSMT-Panvel elevated line plan could be back on track

A MRVC report on the elevated track is supposed to reach the Railway Board for approval soon.
Published on Jul 11, 2019 01:20 am IST

Un-fare deal? Railway commute set to get costlier from 2021 in Mumbai

From 2021, surcharge will be levied on the journey starting from after 10-km from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Churchgate railway stations, and up to 150-km.
Updated on Jun 21, 2019 04:05 am IST

MUTP-3A: Drones to help find land, survey the works

MUTP-3A: Drones to help find land, survey the works (Representative Image)
Published on May 03, 2019 05:28 am IST

Vasai-Diva-Panvel local travel: It is time to train yourself for it

An outstation train at Panvel station.
Updated on Mar 06, 2019 12:29 am IST

Mumbai Urban Transport Project-3A gets Niti Aayog nod, its next station is Union cabinet

MUTP-3A will be jointly funded by Maharashtra government and Indian Railways.
Updated on Dec 28, 2018 12:40 am IST

47 AC trains set to miss 2021 deadline as Mumbai agencies bicker

Once rolled out, the new AC trains are expected to ease the pressure on the existing suburban railway network.
Updated on Aug 12, 2018 03:50 am IST

Panvel-Virar railway corridor project gets World Bank boost

The project is expected to be a game-changer for suburban local trains, as the corridor will connect to all three existing lines - western, central and harbour.
Published on Jun 25, 2018 11:47 am IST

Mumbai station development will be done keeping in mind next 20 years: MRVC chief

23 people were killed in the stampede at Elphinstone Road station.
Updated on May 04, 2018 10:47 am IST

Railway infrastructure in Mumbai to get mega boost in December

The Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation, which will execute the project, is in the final stages of drafting the proposal.
Updated on Apr 12, 2018 11:35 am IST