Mega Boost for Mumbai’s Rail Network with ₹16,240 Cr Grant
The central government
has greenlit ₹16,240 crore for a massive overhaul of Mumbai's railway network.
This revamp includes 301 new tracks, new terminals at Parel and Jogeshwari, and
expanded capacity at Bandra, Vasai Road, Mumbai Central, and CSMT. Lokmanya
Tilak Terminus will get a facelift to separate local and long-distance
services. Parel, Panvel, and Kalyan are set to become pivotal junctions,
enhancing connectivity. With elevated corridors, improved interchanges, and
land acquisition plans, this upgrade promises to transform Mumbai's rail
experience.