- By Shubham Bajpai
- Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:03 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mumbai News: In a major step towards integrating the urban transit services, the Western and Central Railways are planning to connect their stations to Metro, monorail and proposed pod taxis at BKC, according to a report by Lokmat Mumbai.
A special committee has been formed to deliberate on it and make it a reality. According to officials, the committee is expected to meet this month.
Lokmat, based on information provided by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) officials, reported that 34 metro stations in 15 corridors in the MMR region have been selected to be integrated into the suburban railway.
The remaining 5 suburban stations will be connected to the monorail and pod taxis. As part of the plan, the pod will be connected to Bandra (East) and Kurla (West) railway stations and Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk monorail station will be connected to the Mahalaxmi railway station.
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The committee for Multi-Modal Integration will comprise of the representatives from Central and Western Railways, MRVC, Mahametro and CIDCO. The organisations constructing the metro lines would also be represented in the committee.
Facilities under MMI
-Direct connection of metro and local stations
-Widening of footpaths outside the station
-Pedestrian crossings, guide signs and junction improvements
-Parking bays for buses, autos, cars and ride-sharing services
Mumbai plans ropeway
Meanwhile, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) is working on a proposal to introduce a ropeway system soon, connecting Aarey Metro Station on Metro Line 3 with the well-known Film City in Goregaon.
It is also looking at the possibility of extending the route up to Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). The idea behind the move is to improve access to the busy area, which attracts both tourists and workers, and so faces highly congested traffic.