Mumbai will get its fourth railway terminus at Jogeshwari, with the first phase to be operational by June 2026. The entire facility is planned to be completed by March 2027. The new terminus will help reduce pressure on crowded long-distance stations such as Bandra Terminus, Mumbai Central and Dadar.
The project is being developed at the existing auxiliary terminal yard in Jogeshwari. At present, this yard is used only for stabling trains and does not handle passengers. Once completed, the facility will be integrated into Mumbai’s long-distance rail network. After both phases are finished, the terminus is expected to handle up to 24 long-distance trains daily.
The total cost of the project is estimated at INR 76.48 crore. The work was earlier scheduled to be completed by December 2024. However, railway officials said the timeline was pushed back due to site-related constraints and contract issues. Following this, Western Railway revised the schedule and split the project into two phases.
Under this phase 1, a full-fledged coaching terminal has been approved. It will include two passenger platforms. One platform will be on the station side, while the other will be located between two tracks. This setup will allow three long-distance trains to be handled at the same time.
Once phase I becomes operational, Jogeshwari will begin functioning as a long-distance terminal. It is expected to handle 12 pairs of long-distance trains every day at this stage.
Western Railway has also approved Phase II of the project under its overall plan for 2024–2025. It is targeted for completion by March 2027. After both phases are completed, the Jogeshwari terminus will be capable of handling around 24 long-distance trains per day.
Phase II will focus on expanding infrastructure. It will include the construction of two additional tracks for train operations. One more passenger platform will also be built. Supporting facilities such as a pit line and a shunting neck will be added to improve maintenance and allow smoother train movements.