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Time of India
17-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Centre doubles budget for city rail transport, allocates 1,777 crore
Mumbai: The Union Budget for 2025-26 earmarked Rs 1,777 crore for Mumbai Urban Transport Projects (MUTP), more than doubling the previous year's allocation of Rs 789 crore. The state govt is expected to match the Centre's contribution, taking the total funding for the year to Rs 3,554 crore. Officials said the increased allocation is expected to support the ongoing suburban railway infrastructure projects under MUTP, which aim to improve network efficiency, ease congestion, and upgrade passenger amenities. According to officials from Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC), there was no shortage of funds in the last financial year (2024-25), and work on various MUTP components continued without interruption. If required, additional funds are typically provided through revised estimates in the financial year's final quarter. MRVC chairman and managing director Vilas Wadekar said the funding will help sustain momentum on several key projects. These include new railway corridors, capacity augmentation through additional lines, station redevelopment, and procurement of modern rolling stock. Under MUTP-II, which has a project cost of Rs 8,080 crore, major components include the 5th and 6th lines between CSMT and Kurla, and the 6th line between Mumbai Central and Borivli. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: 1 simple trick to get all TV channels Techno Mag Learn More Undo MUTP-III, with a project cost of Rs 10,497 crore, involves quadrupling the Virar-Dahanu corridor, developing a new suburban link between Panvel and Karjat, and procuring 47 AC 12-car rakes. MUTP-IIIA, the largest of the projects with an estimated cost of Rs 33,690 crore, includes extension of the Harbour line to Borivli.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
State OKs clearing over 29ha of forest land for 2 rly projects
Mumbai: The state govt has granted final approval to clear 29.32 hectares of forest land across Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar districts to pave the way for two critical railway infrastructure projects — the 5th and 6th lines between Borivli and Virar, and the 3rd line between Kalyan and Kasara. The Western Railway stretch between Borivli and Virar will see 12.78 hectares of mangrove land cleared. This includes 3.68 hectares in Dahisar, 1.42 hectares in Penkar Pada in Thane, and 7.66 hectares in Umale village in Palghar. These lines will allow for dedicated corridors for suburban trains and long-distance mail/express services, reducing congestion and delays. Meanwhile, the Central Railway's Kalyan–Kasara third line will require clearing 16.54 hectares of forest land across 17 villages in Thane district. These include reserved forests, rehabilitated private forests, and finally notified forest areas. The Chief Conservator of Forests granted conditional approval for the work, valid until Dec 5, 2025. The forest department mandated that natural water bodies, including rivers and streams, must remain unaffected during the project execution. The Borivli–Virar 5th and 6th line project is being implemented by the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation under the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) 3A. It spans 26 kilometres and carries an estimated cost of Rs 2,184 crore. Once completed, it will provide segregated rail infrastructure for suburban and long-distance trains along one of the busiest corridors of the Western Railway. The Kalyan–Kasara third line, which was sanctioned in Sep 2015, is expected to cost Rs 792 crore. The project is being executed by the Central Railway and is crucial for easing the pressure on the existing twin-line corridor, which handles a mix of local and long-distance traffic. Work is also in progress for the fifth and sixth rail lines between Mumbai Central and Borivli. Ultimately, the Mumbai Central–Virar section will have six lines — three for suburban trains and three for mail/express services — greatly enhancing capacity and efficiency on this vital suburban and intercity rail corridor.
Hindustan Times
26-04-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
MUTP-4 focus on spurring development in ‘Third Mumbai'
Mumbai: The state government and the railways are working jointly on identifying rail corridors that will spur development in 'Third Mumbai', a 323-square kilometre area adjoining the upcoming Navi Mumbai airport and the Atal Setu. The Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC) will build these rail corridors under the fourth phase of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP), which aims at improving transport infrastructure in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), sources in the railways told Hindustan Times. 'MUTP-4 will be futuristic. The broad vision will be on rail mobility and expansion of existing rail networks as well as development of new routes,' said a senior railway official who spoke on condition of anonymity. The project is still at a nascent stage and a consultant will be appointed soon to prepare a comprehensive plan and propose new rail corridors for the growth of 'Third Mumbai', officially named Karnala-Sai-Chirner (KSC) New Town, the official noted. 'The plan will be drawn up after speaking with Cidco (City and Industrial Development Corporation), which is building a metro rail network in Navi Mumbai.' Rail network The thrust of MUTP-4 will be on improvement of connectivity between KSC New Town, Mumbai and Navi Mumbai and extending existing local train routes to areas experiencing rapid growth, said senior railway officials. 'New rail corridors will be planned in such a way that they will integrate with upcoming metro rail lines. We will also explore the possibility of developing access-controlled suburban railway stations, similar to metro stations,' a senior railway official told HT. Currently, officials from the state government and the railways are finalising the terms of reference for the project, based on which a consultant will be hired to prepare the plan. 'It will take around 2-3 years just to prepare the plan as it will have several greenfield rail corridors and railway stations,' said the railway official quoted earlier. Infra push Earlier this month, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) worth ₹4.07 lakh crore for developing infrastructure in the MMR, with a focus on 'Third Mumbai'. The MoUs aim to develop 'Third Mumbai' as a robust technology centre that will include data centres and global capability centres. The MMRDA has also secured non-binding lines of credit from premier financial institutions to facilitate infrastructure development in the area. Initiatives for which financial assistance has been secured include transport, housing, energy, infrastructure, multimodal connectivity, and smart urban development services. 'The new town will be planned with emphasis on eco-friendly development, addressing the needs of a growing population,' said an MMRDA official. 'It will elevate urban liveability and help realise the goal of making the MMR a $300 billion economy by 2030.' Last week, the MMRDA tied up with a Korean delegation to accelerate work on Third Mumbai. 'The interaction was focused on enhancing cooperation in smart city development, green mobility solutions, modernisation of infrastructure, AI-based urban management, fintech zones, and smart housing clusters,' said an MMRDA official. Third Mumbai is likely to have smart transit-oriented development zones, mixed-use townships, tech parks, industrial clusters, logistics parks, education hubs, data centres, fintech incubation hubs, and affordable housing, said MMRDA sources.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Underground water tanks to prevent flooding on tracks
Mumbai: In a bid to tackle the recurring issue of waterlogging that disrupts Mumbai's suburban railway services every monsoon, Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) has partnered with Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B) to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for constructing underground water storage tanks on railway land. The move aims to provide a long-term solution to flooding that routinely affects operations on the Central, Harbour, and Western Railway corridors. The study, conducted under Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) 3A, will explore the potential of building large underground tanks capable of temporarily storing excess rainwater during peak monsoon hours. These tanks would serve as temporary holding zones for stormwater, reducing strain on existing drainage systems and preventing disruption to railway operations. The initiative will be funded by Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). A senior MRVC official said, "We are exploring all available railway land, whether on the Mainline, Harbour, Trans-Harbour, or Western corridors. The objective is to identify viable spots where underground storage infrastructure can be developed without affecting train operations or future expansion plans." Waterlogging remains a persistent issue despite regular pre-monsoon desilting efforts. Flooded tracks not only cause delays but also lead to technical failures in signal and traction systems, severely affecting punctuality and safety of suburban services. The year-long study by IIT-B will include technical assessments of soil, topography, and existing drainage systems. It will also examine integration of the tanks with existing municipal infrastructure to maximise utility. The concept takes inspiration from BMC's successful model implemented in Hindmata area. Two major underground tanks — beneath Pramod Mahajan Kala Park and St Xavier's ground — have a combined capacity of 6.48 crore litres. These tanks significantly mitigated flooding in the region during last year's monsoon, with the Hindmata tank alone receiving a 2-crore litre capacity boost. If the study yields positive results, similar infrastructure could be rolled out across multiple flood-prone locations on the city's vast suburban railway network.
