Mumbai Local News: Revamped Chinchpokli, Parel, Vadala Road, and Matunga Stations to be inaugurated on May 22

Four Mumbai railway stations have been upgraded under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. These include Chinchpokli, Parel, Vadala Road, and Matunga. The total cost of upgrading these stations is over INR 71 crore. The Mumbai Division of Central Railways carried out the work.

On May 22, 2025, the Prime Minister will officially open 103 improved railway stations across the country. The 12 Central Railway stations to be inaugurated include Chinchpokli, Parel, Wadala Road and Matunga of Mumbai Division.

Officials said that the upgrades were completed in just 15 months. The goal is long-term development of stations. The focus is also on better facilities for Divyangjan, sustainable features, and easy connections with other modes of transport. The plan also wants to turn stations into modern urban spaces.

1. Chinchpokli Station – INR 11.81 Crore Upgrade

• Better drinking water and more seating areas

• New flooring on platforms

• Renovated elevated booking offices

• Tensile fabric umbrellas for shade

• Vertical gardens and eye-catching 3D painted walls

• Redesigned staircases

• FOB at the CSMT end features spider glazing and a vertical garden

Under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, Chinchpokli shines anew with energy-efficient lights, vertical garden, improvised foot-over bridges, tactile floors and aesthetic upgrades #AmritStations #AmritBharatStationScheme #CentralRailway pic.twitter.com/j7BM5Ja0QY

— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) May 19, 2025

2. Parel Station – INR 19.41 Crore Upgrade

• New station building

• Elevated parking area

• Modern toilet block with sewage treatment plant

• Landscaped areas at both station ends

• PCC road, improved drainage, and vertical gardens on the east side

• Newly built station master’s office

Under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, Smart escalators, clean surroundings, and vibrant energy: Parel station sets the benchmark#AmritStations #AmritBharatStationScheme #CentralRailway pic.twitter.com/2JO5TxDspD

— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) May 19, 2025

3. Vadala Road Station – INR 23.02 Crore Upgrade

• New toilet block with sewage treatment plant

• Platforms fully refloored

• Improved drainage

• New and restored COPs (cover over platforms)

• Booking offices and entry gates completely redone

• FOB at the Mumbai end strengthened and redesigned

Under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme,
Vadala station gets a smart lift: new look, energy-efficient lights, and Divyangjan friendly amenities.#AmritStations #AmritBharatStationScheme #CentralRailway pic.twitter.com/FyDhIHlamp

— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) May 19, 2025

4. Matunga Station – INR 17.28 Crore Upgrade

• New flooring and restrooms

• Divyangjan (disabled)-friendly facilities

• Restoration of the main building with a wooden arch

• Improved ticketing offices

• Addition of a vertical garden and colourful 3D wall art

Under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, Granite floors, Divyangjan-friendly toilets, booking offices and a artistic station façade: Matunga station stands tall#AmritStations #AmritBharatStationScheme #CentralRailway pic.twitter.com/zujtAIyLwR

— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) May 19, 2025

In December 2022, a historic initiative was taken to make the station hi-tech under the 'Amrit Bharat Station Yojana' of the Central Government. The aim of this scheme is to prepare railway stations for the future. In which special facilities for the disabled, sustainable development and urban integration are priority areas.