Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Mumbai Suburban Rail Network Set for Major MUTP-IV Expansion
Mumbai’s suburban trains may be expanded in the future through a proposed MUTP-IV plan.
The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd.
has started a study to understand what improvements are needed.
The study will estimate how many people may use the trains in 2030, 2035, 2040 and 2047.
It will consider new railway lines, extra tracks and extensions of existing routes.
Officials will also examine longer platforms, more AC trains and improved signalling.
Around 40 stations may receive upgrades such as lifts, escalators and new foot overbridges.
Safety will be studied closely, including ways to prevent people from entering railway tracks.
The study will first identify possible projects, which will later be prioritised and developed into detailed reports.
Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd. has begun a technical assistance study for the proposed fourth phase of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project.
The study will forecast suburban rail demand for 2030, 2035, 2040 and 2047 and assess new corridors, extensions and additional tracks.
Plans will consider faster services, 15-car trains, new terminals, AC trains, improved signalling and Kavach 5.0.
About 40 suburban stations could be assessed for upgrades including wider platforms, foot overbridges, escalators, lifts and better transport connections.
The study will examine safety measures, including trespass control and access restrictions, before selected proposals move to detailed project reports.
- Who
- Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd. is conducting the study, with input expected from Zonal Railways and the State Government.
- What
- A technical assistance study is being prepared for the proposed fourth phase of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project, covering suburban rail expansion, capacity and safety improvements.
- When
- The study will assess travel demand for 2030, 2035, 2040 and 2047.
- Where
- The planning covers Mumbai’s suburban railway network and the wider Mumbai Metropolitan Region, including future growth areas such as NAINA and Mumbai 3.0/Karnala-Sai-Chirner.
- Why
- The study aims to prepare the rail network for future passenger demand, urban growth and improved safety.
- Lead agency
- Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd. (MRVC)
- Project phase
- Proposed fourth phase of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project, or MUTP-IV
- Demand years
- 2030, 2035, 2040 and 2047
- Station assessment
- Approximately 40 balance suburban stations
- Safety objective
- Moving toward “Mission Zero Death”
- Potential upgrades
- New corridors, additional tracks, 15-car platforms, AC EMUs, improved signalling and station facilities
- Next step
- Shortlisted proposals will be developed into Detailed Project Reports