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Mumbai News: Mumbai suburban railway stations are all set to get a major boost in view of rising commuter footfall. Authorities are looking at constructing elevated decks above platforms at 17 key stations. These decks are being planned to give additional space for passengers, essential amenities, and commercial stalls while decongesting crowded platforms. The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) is leading the project under the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP-3A). The completion is likely between 2025 and 2027. Built over 70-80 years ago, most suburban stations in Mumbai are finding it difficult to keep pace with increasing commuter footfall.

Mumbai Railway Stations Elevated Decks

The new decks will connect directly to all foot overbridges (FOBs), ensuring smooth passenger movement and reducing bottlenecks at platforms. Shops, offices, and other amenities currently occupying platform space will also be relocated to these decks, media reports said.

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These Mumbai Stations To Get Upgrades

Dombivli – A 210m-long, 15m-wide deck with new north and south FOBs.

Ghatkopar – Phase 1 deck on the east side is complete; work on the west side and CSMT-end is ongoing.

Bhandup – A 228m-long, 8m-wide deck with new FOBs.

Mulund – A 145m-long, 9.25m-wide deck with multiple new FOBs.

Mankhurd – A 235m-long, 9.6m-wide deck with two new FOBs.

Govandi – Elevated decks above platforms 1 and 2, with walkways and lifts.

Mira Road – A 158.5m-long, 10.7m-wide deck with new north and middle FOBs.

Bhayandar – A 259m-long, 22m-wide deck currently under construction.

Vasai Road – A 160m-long, 11m-wide deck with a new 6m-wide FOB.

Khar – Fully upgraded with a new deck, FOBs, lifts, and escalators.

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Timeline For Phase-Wise Completion

By 2025 – Khar (excluding façade), Mira Road, Kandivli, Kasara, and Neral.

Ghatkopar – Phase 1 is nearly complete; Phase 2 is in progress.

Remaining stations – Expected to be completed by March 2027.