Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC) has identified upto 32 locations across Mumbai to build additional foot overbridges (FOBs) and subways to improve passenger amenities on the suburban rail network.
Around 30 locations in the middle sections between two railway stations are expected to get additional passenger amenities. These areas generally witness high occurrences of trespassing.
The railway ministry has called for forming eight multi-disciplinary units to conduct an audit of 126 suburban railway stations in Mumbai. The officials have identified around six to seven locations on the Western Railway and about 25 on the main line and harbour line where passenger amenities can be implemented.
An FOB has been planned for the section between Bandra and Khar railway stations. An additional pedestrian subway may come up between Thane and Airoli. A pathway and an additional FOB are expected between Diva and Datiwali stations, while sections between Kurla and Vidyavihar, north-end of Ghatkopar railway stations and Nahur station may see additional bridges.
The total cost of the project is estimated to be around Rs 400 crore. MRVC will provide financing of Rs 50 crore to both, CR and WR to build boundary walls at the remaining locations identified in the various studies undertaken since 2013.
Tenders for the same are expected to be issued before December 2017.