Mumbai's 17 suburban railway stations to get elevated decks by 2027; here’s what’s changing!

Mumbai's suburban railway network is set for a major revamp to combat overcrowding and space limitations. The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC), under the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP-3A), is spearheading the construction of elevated decks above platforms at 17 key stations. This innovative initiative, expected to be completed between 2025 and 2027, aims to enhance station capacity and streamline passenger movement.

The new decks will connect directly to foot overbridges (FOBs), ensuring smoother passenger movement. Shops and offices currently on platforms will be relocated to these decks.

• Dombivli: 210m-long, 15m-wide deck with new north and south FOB

• 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

By 2025, stations at Khar, Mira Road, and Kandivali will see major upgrades, while the remaining stations are expected to be completed by March 2027.