In the view of increasing number of passengers, the Western Railway (WR) has taken significant improvement in infrastructure at Khar railway station.
The deadline set for completion is March 2024. If reports are to be believed, the project has reached a major milestone, with almost 50 per cent of the work already completed.
MRVC is leading the project
Its overhaul is being spearheaded by the Mumbai Railway Development Corporation (MRVC), which aims to restructure and upgrade smaller stations to accommodate the expected expansion of lines and corridors as passenger numbers grow.
An MRVC official said the station will have a spacious deck space of 22.5mt, which will provide ample room for circulation. Additionally, a 10mt mid-deck will be constructed for convenient access to the booking office and all foot over bridges (FOB) and toilet blocks. Moreover, an additional booking office will be added to facilitate the ticketing process.
Additional escalators, lifts
The official added that the station will soon be equipped with four escalators and four lifts. Moreover, an additional platform will be introduced for the harbor line, which will contribute to overall efficiency.
The project also includes replacing the middle bridge. A six-meter wide bridge will be constructed in place of the existing 4.5 meter wide bridge.
The estimated cost of project is around INR 80 crores.
Improved Link Between Khar-Bandra Terminus
The Western Railway has already improved its connectivity by linking Khar to Bandra Terminus with a 314 mt long and 4.4 mt wide FOB. This connection, completed at a cost of INR 4.55 crore, has alleviated the burden on Bandra station, allowing passengers to choose Khar as a viable alternative.
Khar is a major suburban railway station on the Mumbai Central section of the Western Railway and carries around 1.6 lakh passengers daily.
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