Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Chief Speaks to FPJ | New Suburban Corridors to End Overcrowding

Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Chief Speaks to FPJ | Mumbai Rail Overhaul | New Suburban Corridors to End Overcrowding


Mumbai’s lifeline — the suburban rail network — is set for a massive transformation!

In this exclusive FPJ conversation, the Chairman & Managing Director of Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) explains the ambitious plan under MUTP Phase 3B.

-3rd & 4th line (Badlapur–Karjat): 32.46 km | ₹1325.02 cr
-4th line (Asangaon–Kasara): 34.97 km | ₹871.63 cr
-Panvel–Vasai Corridor: 69.23 km | ₹12710.82 cr
-Segregation of suburban & long-distance trains for smoother travel
-Future-ready solutions like CBTC signalling to reduce frequency to 2.5 minutes

The MRVC CMD also addresses issues of overcrowding, delayed projects, and rehabilitation challenges, while assuring Mumbai commuters of a 40–50% increase in rail capacity in the coming years.

Watch this full interview to understand how Mumbai’s suburban travel could change forever.


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