Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Mumbai Central Station Redevelopment Plan Announced
Mumbai Central Station, which is 96 years old, is getting a big upgrade.
The railway wants to turn part of the old building into a budget hotel and create a new plaza outside with food places and other amenities.
They will keep the old teakwood cupboards and other heritage features.
The station is important because it connects different train lines and the metro, making it easier for people to travel.
The railway will earn money from the hotel and the new plaza, which will have better places for passengers to walk and relax.
Western Railway proposes redeveloping Mumbai Central station into a modern multi-modal transit hub.
Part of the 96-year-old heritage building will be converted into a budget hotel.
1,500 square metres of reclaimed land will be developed into a passenger-centric commercial plaza.
The station is a key transport hub with connectivity to Western Railway, Central Railway, and Metro Line 3.
The redevelopment aims to improve passenger convenience and generate additional non-fare revenue.
- Who
- Western Railway (WR)
- What
- Redevelopment of Mumbai Central station into a modern multi-modal transit hub
- When
- Preliminary repair and restoration work begins on August 1
- Where
- Mumbai Central Station, Mumbai
- Why
- To improve passenger convenience, preserve heritage, and create additional non-fare revenue
Heritage Preservation
Modernization and Commercialization
Use of Heritage Building
Heritage Preservation
Preserve the heritage building's original features and structure.
Modernization and Commercialization
Modernize the building to create a budget hotel with contemporary amenities.
Land Use
Heritage Preservation
Maintain the historical integrity of the station area.
Modernization and Commercialization
Develop the reclaimed land into a commercial plaza to improve passenger convenience and generate revenue.
- Station Age
- 96 years old
- Reclaimed Land Area
- 1,500 square metres
- Budget Hotel Rooms
- 11 rooms, including 2 dormitories
- Expected Revenue
- ₹50 lakh over five years
- Proposed Facilities
- Digital business lounge, food kiosks, premium catering outlets, improved pedestrian areas, landscaped public spaces, Rail-on-Wheels restaurant
- Long-Distance Trains
- 18 to 20 pairs daily
- Connectivity
- Seamless connectivity between Western Railway, Central Railway, and Metro Line 3
- Travel Time to CSMT
- 15 to 20 minutes via Metro Line 3