Team Blitz India
MUMBAI: The Western Railway is planning to extend the harbour line by 8 km from Goregaon to Borivali in two phases, aiming for completion by 2027-28 to alleviate congestion along the Andheri-Borivali corridor, a hotspot for overcrowding.
With tenders for the Rs 825-crore project set to be released in May, construction is anticipated to kick off around June 15.
Expansion will take place in two phases, with the initial 2-km stretch connecting Goregaon to Malad slated for completion by 2026-27.
The second phase will extend over 5 km from Malad to Borivali, targeting completion by 2027-28. The harbour line links CSMT to Goregaon, with its most recent extension, from Andheri to Goregaon, completed in 2018.
WR has already initiated preliminary groundwork, including geotechnical assessments, topographic surveys and evaluation of existing structures. Land acquisition is underway, with 1,900 sqm of land across 20 locations earmarked for acquisition, primarily from private owners.
Of this, 1,740 sqm falls under private ownership, with acquisition proceedings already initiated. The project is expected to impact 24 private buildings, with elevated stations planned due to space constraints, notably at Malad.
The Malad station’s elevation, a first along the route, contrasts with the ground-level positioning of other stations between Goregaon and Borivali. Additionally, the corridor will feature a ramp on the western side of the existing tracks after veering north from Goregaon. The construction of a flyover at Malad is estimated at Rs 145 crore, with an additional Rs 65 crore allocated for the elevated station.
By extending the harbour line, WR aims to mitigate congestion and enhance connectivity across the Goregaon-Borivali stretch, a vital artery within Mumbai’s commuter network.
