Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Western Railway Begins Prabhadevi FOB Expansion To Ease Congestion
Western Railway is making changes at Prabhadevi station to help people move more easily.
The western entrance and exit of an existing footbridge are too narrow for the growing number of passengers.
Workers have removed a nearby toilet block and are preparing to build another staircase.
They are checking for underground water pipes and electrical cables before continuing.
Steel parts for the staircase are being made at Dadar Workshop.
Railway and city officials are also discussing where to provide replacement toilets.
They are considering a much wider footbridge with stairs and lifts.
Police will also work to stop vehicles from parking near the footbridge entrance.
Western Railway has begun widening the western entry and exit point of Prabhadevi station’s South Foot Over Bridge.
An adjacent toilet block was demolished after receiving a no-objection certificate from the BMC.
An additional staircase is planned, with foundation excavation underway and steel components being fabricated at Dadar Workshop.
Officials are examining underground utilities and discussing replacement toilet facilities for nearby residents.
Western Railway and BMC are considering a proposed 12-metre-wide FOB with staircase and lift facilities to address increased pedestrian movement.
- Who
- Western Railway, BMC, MahaRail, police and traffic officials are involved; the inspections were led by DRM Mumbai Central Pankaj Singh.
- What
- Work has started to widen the South FOB’s western entry and exit point, add a staircase and improve passenger circulation.
- When
- Work was underway when the report was published; a coordination meeting was held on August 18.
- Where
- Prabhadevi railway station in Mumbai, particularly the western side of the South Foot Over Bridge.
- Why
- To ease passenger congestion and improve movement and safety after increased pedestrian traffic near the existing FOB.
- Project
- Expansion of the western entry and exit point of the South Foot Over Bridge
- Station
- Prabhadevi railway station
- Planned addition
- An additional staircase at the existing FOB location
- Proposed future facility
- A 12-metre-wide FOB with staircase and lift arrangements
- Preparatory work
- Trial pits, foundation marking and excavation are underway
- Structural work
- Steel members are being fabricated at Dadar Workshop
- Toilets
- Western Railway has agreed to provide two toilets from an existing colony toilet block, while further arrangements are being explored