**Executive Summary**
This document details Indian Railways' significant infrastructure expansion, particularly in Maharashtra, with a focus on increasing train handling capacity in the Mumbai region. Key projects include the Kalyan-Murbad new rail line and advancements in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project. The document highlights progress on various projects and mentions the financial allocations and timelines for their completion.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Kalyan-Murbad New Rail Line:**
* A 28 km new rail line project sanctioned at a cost of ₹836 crore, shared equally with the Government of Maharashtra.
* Declared a Special Railway Project for expedited land acquisition.
* Requires 214 Ha. of land; acquisition proposals are submitted and in various stages.
* **Mumbai Region Capacity Expansion:**
* Large-scale train handling capacity expansion is underway in the Mumbai region, with additional platforms, pit lines, sick lines, and stabling lines added at 12 stations.
* 238 new door-fitted suburban rakes sanctioned under MUTP for 15-car EMU operations.
* Platform extension completed/planned at 34 stations to accommodate 15-car EMUs.
* Specific improvements listed for stations like Bandra Terminus, Mumbai Central, Jogeshwari, Dadar, Vasai Road, Panvel-Kalamboli, Kalyan, LTT, Parel, Virar, Dahanu Road, and Mira Road.
* New projects like MUTP-II (₹8,087 crore), MUTP-III (₹10,947 crore), and MUTP-IIIA (₹33,690 crore) sanctioned to improve the Mumbai suburban rail network.
* **Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project:**
* The only High-Speed Rail (HSR) project under execution (508 km).
* Passes through Gujarat, Maharashtra, and the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli, with 12 stations planned.
* Entire land (1389.5 Ha.) acquired; all statutory clearances obtained; 1651 utilities shifted.
* Land acquisition in Maharashtra impacted the project until 2021; it picked up in 2022.
* Foundation work completed at 8 stations; in progress at 3 stations in Maharashtra.
* 17 river bridges completed; 4 in Gujarat and 4 in Maharashtra are in advanced stages or progress.
* Civil works at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) are progressing satisfactorily, with excavation at 91% and basement slab completion at Level-4.
* Under-sea tunnel work has commenced, with 4.8 km completed between Ghansoli and Shilphata.
* Planned multi-modal integration of Bullet Train stations with Mumbai suburban railway and upcoming metro lines for seamless connectivity.
* Exact completion timelines are subject to the completion of civil structures, track, electrical, signaling, telecommunication, and trainset supply.
* **Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminals (GCTs):**
* Indian Railways adopted a two-pronged approach to improve rail freight handling efficiency.
* As of 05.03.2026, 128 GCTs commissioned and in-principle approvals for 288 GCTs issued nationwide.
* In Maharashtra, 9 GCTs commissioned, and in-principle approvals for 22 GCTs issued.
* **Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC):**
* Western DFC passes through Maharashtra, with approximately 178 route km situated in the state.
* 76 km from New Gholvad to New Vaitarna commissioned; balance works are underway.
* Connectivity to JNPT will enhance cargo and container traffic handling capacity.
* **Surveys:**
* During 2022-23 to 2025-26, 98 surveys (29 New Line, 2 Gauge Conversion, 67 Doubling) covering 8,615 km in Maharashtra have been sanctioned.
* **New Generation Trains:**
* 238 rakes of 12 cars each with doors sanctioned under MUTP-III & IIIA at a cost of ₹19,293 crore to enhance passenger carrying capacity. Procurement is underway.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Commuters in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region:**
* **Impact:** Increased train handling capacity, platform extensions, and new suburban rakes will lead to improved frequency, reduced congestion, and better passenger experience.
* **Action Required:** None explicitly mentioned, as these are infrastructure upgrades benefiting the public.
* **Government of Maharashtra:**
* **Impact:** A 50% cost-sharing partner in the Kalyan-Murbad rail line project and involved in land acquisition for it and other projects like MAHSR. Increased rail infrastructure benefits the state's economy.
* **Action Required:** Continued collaboration and facilitation for land acquisition and project implementation as per agreements.
* **State Governments (Gujarat, Maharashtra), Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli:**
* **Impact:** Directly involved in the execution of the MAHSR project, including land acquisition and facilitating project progress.
* **Action Required:** Facilitate land acquisition, statutory clearances, and utility shifting for the MAHSR project.
* **Freight Operators and Industries:**
* **Impact:** Improved efficiency and capacity for freight handling through Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminals and the Western DFC, facilitating smoother movement of goods from ports like JNPT.
* **Action Required:** Utilize the newly commissioned and upgraded freight terminals.
* **Indian Railways:**
* **Impact:** Significant advancement in network expansion, capacity enhancement, and modernization of services.
* **Action Required:** Continued execution and monitoring of ongoing projects, procurement of new trains, and further development of freight infrastructure.
Key Entities Referenced
Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP): A series of projects aimed at improving the capacity of the rail network in the Mumbai suburban area, including MUTP-II, MUTP-III, and MUTP-IIIA.
Kalyan-Murbad New Rail Line: A specific new rail line project sanctioned at a cost of ₹836 crore, declared as a Special Railway Project for Land acquisition.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project: The only High-Speed Rail (HSR) Project under execution, passing through Gujarat, Maharashtra, and the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal (GCT) policy: A policy to improve the efficiency of rail freight handling, encouraging the development of modern rail freight terminals.
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw: Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, who provided information on these projects.
Ministry of Railways
Railways Pushes Ahead on ₹836 Crore Kalyan–
Murbad New Rail Line; Land Acquisition in
Advanced Stages: Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw
Large-Scale Train Handling Capacity Expansion Underway in
Mumbai Region; Additional Platforms, Pit Lines, Sick Lines
and Stabling Lines Added at 12 Stations
238 New Door-Fitted Suburban Rakes Sanctioned Under
MUTP; Platform Extension at 34 Stations to Enable 15-Car
EMU Operations
Base Civil Works Including Foundations, Piers and Girder
Works Largely Completed in Gujarat Section of MAHSR;
Foundation Work Completed at 8 of 12 Stations
128 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals Commissioned Across
Indian Railways Including 9 in Maharashtra; In-Principle
Approval Granted for 288 Terminals Nationwide
Posted On: 11 MAR 2026 6:38PM by PIB Delhi
Network expansion has been taken up in a big way on Indian Railways including the rail network situated
in Maharashtra. Budget allocation has increased significantly during last 10 years. Budget allocation for
infrastructure projects and safety works, falling fully/partly in the State of Maharashtra is as under:
Period Outlay
2009-14 ₹1,171 crore/year
2025-26 ₹23,778 crore (More than 20 times)
Kalyan - Murbad (28 Km.) new line project has been sanctioned in at a cost of ₹836 crore on 50:50 cost
sharing basis with Government of Maharashtra. It has been declared as Special Railway Project for Land
acquisition. The project requires 214 Ha. land. Land acquisition proposals have been submitted to state
government and it is in various stages of acquisition.
Increasing train handling capacity in Mumbai area:Presently, about 120 originating Mail/Express trains and about 3200 sub urban trains are handled daily in
Mumbai area. To increase train handling capacity at various stations in Mumbai area, following works
have been completed/taken up/planned at various stations:
SN Location Details
1 Bandra Terminus 3 Pit Lines have been completed
2 Mumbai Central Platform extension for 24 LHB coaches
3 Jogeshwari 2 additional platforms
4 Dadar 1 additional platform
5 Vasai road 6 platforms, 3 pit lines and 5 stabling lines
6 Panvel-Kalamboli 5 platforms , 4 pit lines and 2 sick lines
7 Kalyan 6 platforms and 4 pit lines
8 LTT 4 platforms and 2 pit lines
9 Parel 6 platforms, 5 pit lines, 6 stabling lines
10 Virar 25 stabling lines
11 Dahanu road 11 stabling lines
12 Mira road 25 stabling lines
Platform length extension:
In addition to above, Platform extension work at 34 stations to accommodate 15 car EMUs have been
taken up.
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मंी @AshwiniVaishnaw जी pic.twitter.com/bZLz3anFEF
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) March 11, 2026
New projects for increasing capacity:
To improve the capacity of rail network in Mumbai suburban area, Mumbai Urban Transport Project
(MUTP)-II costing ₹8,087 crore, MUTP-III costing ₹10,947 crore and MUTP-IIIA costing ₹33,690 crore
have been sanctioned. These projects include following works in Mumbai Suburban Area:SN Name of Project Cost
(in Cr.)
1 CSMT-Kurla 5th & 6th Line (MUTP-II) (17.5 km) 891
2 Mumbai Central-Borivali 6th Line (MUTP-II) (30 km) 919
3 Extension of Harbour Line from Goregaon-Borivali (MUTP-IIIA) (7 km) 826
4 Borivali-Virar 5th & 6th Line (MUTP-IIIA) (26 km) 2,184
5 Virar-Dahanu Road 3rd & 4th Line (MUTP-III) (64 km) 3,587
6 Panvel-Karjat Suburban Corridor (MUTP-III) (29.6 km) 2,782
7 Airoli-Kalwa (elevated) Suburban Corridor link 476
(MUTP-III) (3.3 km)
8 Kalyan-Asangaon 4thLine (MUTP-IIIA) (32 km) 1,759
9 Kalyan-Badlapur 3rd& 4th line (MUTP-IIIA) (14 km) 1,510
10 Kalyan-Kasara 3rd Line (67 km) 793
11 Naigaon-Juichandra double chord Line (6 km) 176
12 Nilaje-Kopar double chord Line (5 km) 338
13 Kalyan Yard remodeling work 866
New generation trains:
To enhance passenger carrying capacity, 238 rakes of 12 cars each with doors have been sanctioned under
MUTP-III & IIIA at a cost of ₹19,293 crore. The process for procurement of these rakes has been taken
up.
Bullet Train project:
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project (508 km) is the only HSR Project under
execution. The Project is passing through the States of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Union Territory of Dadra
& Nagar Haveli with 12 stations planned at Mumbai, Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Billimora, Surat,
Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad and Sabarmati.
Entire land (1389.5 Ha.) for MAHSR project has been acquired. All Statutory Clearances have been
obtained. All 1651 utilities have been shifted. The delay in land acquisition in the State of Maharashtra
has impacted the project till 2021. The land acquisition picked up in 2022 in Maharashtra.The progress of various major items so far is as under:
Gujarat (352 KM):
Item Progress
Foundation 352 kms.
Piers 352 kms.
Girder Casting 342 kms.
Girder Launching 331 kms.
Track Bed Construction 152 kms.
OHE Masts Erection 121 kms.
Maharashtra (156KM):
Item Progress
Foundation 84 kms.
Piers 75 kms.
Girder Casting 12 kms.
Girder Launching 5 kms.
Out of total 12 stations, foundation works has been completed at 8 stations (Vapi, Bilimora, Surat,
Bharuch, Anand, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, and Sabarmati). In Maharashtra section, foundation work is in
progress at 3 stations (Thane, Virar, Boisar) and excavation work at BKC station is near completion and
Casting of base slab started.
17 river bridges have been completed. Work is in advance stage for 4 major river bridges (Narmada, Mahi,
Tapti and Sabarmati) in Gujarat & in progress in 4 river bridges in Maharashtra. Work on Depots (Thane,
Surat and Sabarmati) is in full swing.
Civil works at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) are progressing satisfactorily. Excavation works have
achieved about 91% progress, and concreting works are at various stages, with 100% completion of the
basement slab at Level-4. The work of the under-sea tunnel (approximately 21 km) has commenced, out of
which 4.8 km of tunnel between Ghansoli and Shilphata in Maharashtra has been completed.
To ensure seamless passenger connectivity, the Government has planned multi-modal integration of Bullet
Train stations with the existing Mumbai suburban railway network and upcoming metro lines. The
integration includes passenger connectivity with Metro Line-2B and Metro Line-3 through convenient
pedestrian access at BKC station.Bullet train project is a very complex and technology intensive Project. Exact timelines for the completion
of the project can be reasonably ascertained after the completion of all associated works of Civil
Structures, Track, Electrical, Signaling& Telecommunication and supply of Trainsets.
Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal:
To improve the efficiency of rail freight handling at the terminals, Indian Railway has adopted two-
pronged approach: encouraging development of modern rail freight terminals under Gati Shakti Multi-
Modal Cargo Terminal (GCT) policy and augmenting/upgrading the infrastructure at railway owned goods
sheds. Upto 05.03.2026, 128 GCTs have been commissioned and In Principle Approvals for 288 GCTs
have been issued across Indian Railways. In Maharashtra, 09 GCTs(Mukutban, Patas, Dinegaon, New
Pandhar Pavani, Kalmeshwar (KSWR), Sindi (SNI), Nardana, Moorsa, New Makardhokda) have been
commissioned and In Principle Approvals for 22 GCTs have been issued.
Dedicated Freight Corridor:
Western DFC also passes through Maharashtra. About 178 route Km of western DFC is situated in
Maharashtra which is about 12% of overall route length of western DFC. 76 Km of this project from New
Gholvad to New Vaitarna in Maharashtra has already been commissioned. Balance works have been taken
up. Connectivity of WDFC to JNPT will boost the capacity to handle cargo and container traffic from port
to Delhi NCR.
Further, during the last three years i.e. 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and the current financial year 2025-26,
98 surveys (29 New Line, 2 Gauge Conversion and 67 Doubling) of total length 8,615 Km falling fully/
partly in the State of Maharashtra, have been sanctioned.
This information was provided by the Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and
Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, in a reply to questions in Lok Sabha
today.
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