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Live news feed — last updated 10 August 2026

10 Aug2026

Panvel-Karjat Corridor Nears Completion, MRVC Accelerates Mumbai Rail Upgrades

Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) has made significant progress on suburban rail projects. The Panvel-Karjat New Suburban Corridor is nearing completion, The Virar-Dahanu Road Quadrupling Project is progressing fast. Signalling and telecommunication works have been commissioned at Kelve Road station.

Source: Times of India

29 Jun2026

MMRDA Initiates Land Acquisition for Mumbai-Vadhavan Expressway Corridor, Including Uttan-Virar Sea Link

The MMRDA has begun the land acquisition process for the Mumbai-Vadhavan Expressway Corridor, a 120-km coastal route connecting South Mumbai to Vadhavan. A key component is the Uttan-Virar Sea Link, estimated at ₹87,400 crore. Over 100 hectares in Uttan village are identified for the project,.

Source: TOI, MMRDA

29 Jun2026

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Station at Boisar to be Ready by December 2027

CM announced that the Boisar railway station for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is slated for completion by December 2027. The project, which includes a station at Virar, is expected to boost economic development in the Palghar district & with a proposed extension of the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) to this region,

Source: The Times of India

25 May2026

MMRDA Presents Surplus Budget with Significant Allocation for Infrastructure

MMRDA has presented a surplus budget of ₹48,072 crore, with 87% allocated to infrastructure projects, including roads, public transport, and urban development. A notable provision of ₹4,000 crore is earmarked for the development of Mumbai 3.0 New Town, aiming for planned urban expansion.

Source: Construction World

06 Apr2026

Virar Station Platforms Upgraded to Accommodate 15-Coach Trains

Western Railway and Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation have completed significant capacity augmentation works at Virar station. Platforms 3A and 4A have been widened and extended to handle 15-coach local trains, replacing the previous 12-coach capacity. A new platform, 5A, has also been constructed. This upgrade is expected to boost carrying capacity and improve commuter experience on the western corridor.

Source: Vertex AI Search

01 Oct2025

Western Railway announced a night block between Vasai Road and Virar on the intervening night of September 20-21 from 00:15 hrs to 04:15 hrs for track, signalling, and overhead maintenance. Slow line trains will operate on fast lines during this period.

Source: The Daily Jagran, Mid-day

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