Virar–Dahanu Road Rail Quadruplication Project Completes 85 Per Cent Of Earthwork, On Track To Be Completed By The End Of FY26-27

The Rs 3,578 crore Virar–Dahanu Road quadrupling rail corridor has achieved significant progress, with 86 per cent of earthwork including cutting and filling, now complete, officials from the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) confirmed in a Free Press Journal report.

The project, forming a crucial part of Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) Phase III, is expected to transform suburban rail connectivity in the far northern suburbs, easing congestion and improving commuter experience along the Western Railway line.

To date, over 23.5 lakh cubic metres of filling and 2.18 lakh cubic metres of cutting have been successfully executed, reflecting the massive scale of civil engineering involved.

Several bridges and Road Under Bridges (RUBs) have been structurally completed, ensuring uninterrupted rail traffic once operations commence.

MRVC officials noted that at Virar and Vaitarna, the construction of RPF/GRP and RRI buildings, substations, gang tool rooms, and water tanks has been completed, while deck and station building works are underway.

At Palghar, Saphale, Kelve Road, Boisar, Vangaon, Umroli, and Dahanu Road, new station buildings, foot over bridges (FOBs), connecting overpasses (COPs), staff quarters, relay huts, and operational control buildings are in advanced stages, with finishing works nearing completion at Umroli, Boisar, and Vangaon.

Signalling and telecom works, including cable laying and outdoor installations, are progressing steadily across all locations.

Once operational, the upgraded corridor will significantly boost the frequency and capacity of suburban services, reducing strain on existing infrastructure and cutting commute times for thousands of passengers daily.

“The quadrupling of the Virar–Dahanu Road section is a key element of our long-term strategy to strengthen suburban rail connectivity across Mumbai’s extended metropolitan region. Despite challenges related to land acquisition and forest clearances, the project is moving forward steadily. MRVC remains fully committed to completing the project by the end of the Financial Year 2026–27, barring any unforeseen circumstances such as legal, environmental, or force majeure issues beyond our control,” a MRVC official was quoted as saying.

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