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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

03 Aug2026

Thane Civic Body Plans ₹350 Crore Sewer Network Upgrade

The Thane Municipal Corporation is set to replace old sewer and stormwater drainage lines with a ₹350 crore plan aimed at upgrading infrastructure in Naupada, Vartak Nagar, and Panchpakhadi. This upgrade is expected to improve sanitation, reduce waterlogging issues, and enhance the overall civic infrastructure in these areas.

Source: ET Infra

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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