Mumbai: Rs 2,782 Crore Panvel-Karjat Suburban Rail Corridor Targets December 2025 Completion

The Panvel-Karjat Suburban Railway Corridor, a key project under the ambitious Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP-III), is advancing steadily toward its targeted completion date of December 2025.

Being executed by the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) at a sanctioned cost of Rs 2,782 crore, the project has achieved 67 per cent progress as of October 2024.

This modern double-line corridor is expected to revolutionize connectivity in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), providing faster travel and catering to the growing commuter demand.

Once operational, the Panvel-Karjat Corridor will reduce travel time, strengthen Mumbai’s suburban railway network, and promote regional economic growth. “By serving as a crucial link between Panvel and Karjat, this corridor will provide seamless connectivity and meet the increasing commuter demand in the region,” said Subhash Chand Gupta, CMD, MRVC.

A total of 56.82 hectares of private land required for the project has been fully acquired, along with securing 4.4 hectares of government land. In the case of forest land, Stage I clearance has been obtained, enabling work to commence, while Stage II clearance is in the advanced stages with key approvals already secured, reports Indian Express.

Notable progress has been made in construction activities. Over 2 million cubic meters of earthwork filling has been completed, and breakthroughs have been achieved in all three tunnels, spanning a total of 3,100 meters, with lining works currently underway. Out of the 47 planned bridges, 29 minor and 6 major bridges are complete. Additionally, four Road Over Bridges (ROBs) have been finished, with significant advancements on structures at Mohape and Kirawali.

The Pune Expressway underpass, a critical component of the project, has seen the successful launch of girders and completion of final works. Construction activities are advancing at station buildings in Panvel, Chikhale, Mohape, Chowk, and Karjat, with steady progress being made on platforms, foot overbridges (FOBs), and administrative facilities.

With major engineering and infrastructure milestones achieved, the Panvel-Karjat Corridor is set to become a vital part of Mumbai’s ever-expanding suburban railway network. By reducing travel times and improving regional connectivity, this project promises to enhance the quality of life for commuters while supporting economic growth across the MMR.