Mumbai: Ghatkopar Railway Station Redevelopment Nears 50% Completion

09 Dec 2024 CW Team

According to MRVC, the redevelopment is divided into two phases. The first phase, which is almost nearing completion has delivered key upgrades such as improved footbridges, additional ticket counters, and partial roof replacements across the station and installation of 7 new escalators (including up and down) . Some final finishing touches remain, which are expected to be completed in the coming weeks.

The second phase, already underway, includes more extensive upgrades like the construction of new footbridges, installation of 7 escalators (including up and down), and the addition of four elevators. This phase is expected to be completed in 30 months, i.e by March/April 2027.

Sunil Udasi, Chief Public Relations Officer of MRVC, expressed confidence in the progress, stating, “Work on the first phase is almost complete, and the second phase is in full swing. We expect the full redevelopment to be finished by March/April 2027.”

"The redevelopment aims to alleviate the overcrowding at Ghatkopar Station, which serves as an interchange for both the Central Railway and the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar Metro line. This metro route connects key residential and commercial hubs, such as Asalfa, Kamani, Narayan Nagar, and the Eastern Expressway" further added an official.

The redevelopment of Ghatkopar Railway Station, a critical hub in Mumbai Central Railways suburban network, is advancing steadily, with nearly 50% of the project already completed. The ambitious undertaking, spearheaded by the Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC), aims to modernize the station and ease the congestion faced by over 4 lakh daily commuters. With an estimated cost of Rs 1.3 billion, the project is expected to bring significant improvements in passenger convenience and infrastructure. Under the phase-I of this project another set of two escalators commissioned in service on Friday at Ghatkopar East entry to the booking office. According to MRVC, the redevelopment is divided into two phases. The first phase, which is almost nearing completion has delivered key upgrades such as improved footbridges, additional ticket counters, and partial roof replacements across the station and installation of 7 new escalators (including up and down) . Some final finishing touches remain, which are expected to be completed in the coming weeks. The second phase, already underway, includes more extensive upgrades like the construction of new footbridges, installation of 7 escalators (including up and down), and the addition of four elevators. This phase is expected to be completed in 30 months, i.e by March/April 2027. Sunil Udasi, Chief Public Relations Officer of MRVC, expressed confidence in the progress, stating, “Work on the first phase is almost complete, and the second phase is in full swing. We expect the full redevelopment to be finished by March/April 2027.” The redevelopment aims to alleviate the overcrowding at Ghatkopar Station, which serves as an interchange for both the Central Railway and the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar Metro line. This metro route connects key residential and commercial hubs, such as Asalfa, Kamani, Narayan Nagar, and the Eastern Expressway further added an official.

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