Mumbai’s Railway Upgrade: Elevated Decks to Ease Commuter Congestion
Mumbai: Mumbai’s railway stations are set for a major upgrade, with 17 key suburban stations getting elevated decks above platforms to tackle overcrowding. The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) is leading this initiative under the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP-3A), with completion expected between 2025 and 2027.
Since horizontal expansion is not possible due to space constraints, vertical expansion is the only solution. These deck-level spaces will be interconnected with foot overbridges (FOBs), escalators, and elevators, ensuring smoother passenger movement while relocating commercial stalls and amenities above the platform level.
Major Station Upgrades
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Dombivli: 210m-long, 15m-wide deck with new north and south FOBs.
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Ghatkopar: Phase 1 complete on the east; west side work ongoing.
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Mira Road: 158.5m-long, 10.7m-wide deck with new FOBs.
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Kandivli: 263m-long deck connecting south and north FOBs.
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Nallasopara: Elevated decks at both ends of Platform 1.
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Bhandup, Kasara, Mulund, Vasai Road, Chembur, Mankhurd, and more are also set for deck-level improvements.
Project Timeline
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2025 Completion: Khar, Mira Road, Kandivli, Kasara, Neral.
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2027 Completion: Remaining 12 stations, including Bhayandar, Santacruz, Govandi.
Commuter Reactions
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“A great idea, but platform stalls must be shifted, not duplicated.” – Ravindra Krishna, Khar
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“Mankhurd’s expansion is overdue. The Metro will add more crowd pressure.” – Ismail Shaikh, Mankhurd
With passenger numbers increasing and Metro connectivity improving, these vertical decks promise a smarter, less congested railway experience for Mumbaikars.
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