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These decks will be connected to all foot overbridges (FOBs), creating a seamless vertical movement system.
These decks will provide extra space for passengers, amenities, and commercial stalls while reducing congestion on the platforms. (Representational Image)
Mumbai’s suburban railway stations are getting a major upgrade to manage growing commuter numbers.
With no space for sideways expansion, authorities are looking upwards—building elevated decks above platforms at 17 key stations. These decks will provide extra space for passengers, amenities, and commercial stalls while reducing congestion on the platforms.
The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) is leading this transformation under the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP-3A), with completion expected between 2025 and 2027, as per Mid-day.
Most suburban stations in Mumbai are over 70-80 years old and struggling to keep up with the rising passenger numbers.
These decks will connect to all foot overbridges (FOBs), creating a smooth flow of passengers and easing congestion on platforms. Shops, offices, and amenities currently on platforms will also be moved to these new decks.
Station-Wise Upgrades
Here’s a look at how some stations will change:
- Dombivli – 210m-long, 15m-wide deck with new north and south FOBs.
- Ghatkopar – Phase 1 deck on the east side complete; work on the west side and CSMT-end in progress.
- Bhandup – 228m-long, 8m-wide deck with new FOBs.
- Mulund – 145m-long, 9.25m-wide deck with multiple new FOBs.
- Mankhurd – 235m-long, 9.6m-wide deck with two new FOBs.
- Govandi – Elevated decks above platforms 1 and 2, with walkways and lifts.
- Mira Road – 158.5m-long, 10.7m-wide deck with new north and middle FOBs.
- Bhayandar – 259m-long, 22m-wide deck under construction.
- Vasai Road – 160m-long, 11m-wide deck; new 6m-wide FOB.
- Khar – Fully upgraded with a new deck, FOBs, lifts, and escalators.
Completion Timeline
- By 2025 – Khar (except façade), Mira Road, Kandivli, Kasara, and Neral.
- Ghatkopar – Phase 1 almost done; Phase 2 ongoing.
- Remaining stations – Phased completion by March 2027.
