The work on the sixth line of Western Railway (WR) has now entered its second phase, between Goregaon-Borivali. Owing to this, the commuters on the western line are likely to brace for mega blocks in the next few months.
This development came after the railways successfully completed the phase one of the sixth line project and began operations on Monday, November 6.
For those unversed, phase two work will involve expanding this line till Borivali. Sources said WR aims to complete the project on the Goregaon-Borivali by mid-2024. This will ensure that long-distance trains stay away from the fast lines of suburban rail.
As per an internal deadline, WR authorities are looking to complete the extension of sixth till by March or latest by June 2024.
Additionally, a fifth rail line called a suburban track avoiding line for long-distance trains exists on Santacruz-Borivali route.
Railway officials stated that they need land near Malad and Kandivali railway stations. With buildings and railway residential quarters, sources said slums and other soft structures close to the tracks especially on stretches of Malad-Kandivali-Borivali will be removed.
WR authorities are likely to accommodate the new line on the west side of these stations as acquiring land is easier. Work on extending the Harbour line on Goregaon-Borivali is already underway.
Meanwhile, on the Goregaon-Malad stretch, WR authorities cleared grass and weeds and levelled the ground. Heavy machinery is in place to widen the Malad subway to make way for new railway lines.
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