MRVC seeks suggestions on Mumbai suburban rail upgrades

Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) met rail enthusiasts and railway observers at its corporate office on October 24 to discuss Mumbai’s suburban railway network.

The Rail Jan Samvad, initiated by MRVC chairman and managing director Vilas S. Wadekar, focused on capacity, station infrastructure, rolling stock, transport integration and planning for the expanding Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Participants suggested additional suburban corridors, improved interchange facilities, fuller use of existing infrastructure, integrated ticketing and other measures for commuter convenience. They also discussed links for emerging urban and industrial centres.

MRVC said it will examine the suggestions. Matters under Central Railway or Western Railway jurisdiction will be forwarded to the respective zonal railways.