Drilling work along the Borivli and Virar line

The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Limited (MRVC) spokesperson said, “Estimates, designs and drawings have been prepared, with a drone survey finalising the alignment. Approvals are in place for all general arrangement drawings of major and minor bridges. The land acquisition process is currently at various stages of completion.”

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“At this stage, the contract for constructing service buildings and quarters has been awarded, and work is underway on the relay room at Mira Road, the signal office, tool room, RRI room, and RPF barracks at Dahisar, the new station building at Naigaon and quarters at Vasai Road and Bhayandar. The tender for relocating structures was awarded on October 16, 2023, and the work is in progress,” the spokesperson added. 

Modifications at Naigaon station, including the construction and extension of foot overbridges and platforms, were awarded in February, and work has already begun. Tenders for the construction of all major bridges, road over bridges, minor bridges, and associated earthwork for the proposed embankment were invited on June 5. 

“We are fully committed to constructing the 5th and 6th lines between Borivli and Virar. This vital infrastructure project will significantly enhance the commuting experience for millions and improve Mumbai’s suburban rail network for the betterment of the city's transportation landscape,” said Subhash Chand Gupta, CMD of MRVC.

Oct 16
Day in 2023 when relocation tender was awarded