04 April,2026 08:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
The ongoing work at Jogeshwari station. Pics/By Special Arrangement
Design changes and upgrades to the upcoming greenfield Jogeshwari Terminus have delayed its completion by a year, but officials say the project will now be more purposeful and better equipped. Initially scheduled for completion by March 2025, the terminus is now expected to be ready in 2027.
The new terminus is aimed at decongesting major terminal stations such as Bandra, Dadar and Mumbai Central.
"There have been delays because of design changes and upgrades. Originally, there were three platforms; now we have widened the existing ones for better passenger convenience and added one more platform. It will be a significant terminus, along with a coaching depot for Vande Bharat trains. Work will be completed in the coming financial year," said Divisional Railway Manager Pankaj Singh.
The terminus is located near Ram Mandir suburban railway station and is about 250 metres from the nearest Metro station, Jogeshwari East on Metro Line 7 via
Ram Mandir Road (Lotus Corporate Park). It will include cab zones, auto stands, Ola/Uber pick-up and drop-off points, and a dedicated parking area.
The last full-fledged independent rail terminus in Mumbai was Kurla LTT, built 34 years ago in 1991. Since then, stations like Dadar (Western) and Panvel have been upgraded into mail/express termini, but no entirely new terminus has been constructed.
The original plan featured three platforms - one island and one home platform, each 600 metres long. The revised design adds a fourth platform and widens the existing ones. Platform 4 will now serve as the home platform. The terminus will be able to handle 24-coach trains and accommodate 12 pairs of mail and express trains daily.
Mansoor Umer Darvesh, former member of the Divisional Railway Users' Consultative Committee
âThis terminus will mainly benefit suburban commuters and reduce the load on Mumbai Central and Bandra Terminus. It is very close to SV Road, making it easily accessible. Railways should start more long-distance trains from here for it to be successful. However, delays like these are frustrating. Every time there is a reason, costs double, and the common man suffers. The railways should complete the project on time as promised'
Rupak Dhakate, commuter
âThe terminus can keep progressing, but daily users are struggling due to ongoing work near Ram Mandir station on the east side. The pathway is in poor condition. With a heavy office-going crowd using this route, the railways should at least fix the road outside the station'
. A 6-metre-wide foot overbridge (FOB) will connect to the existing FOB at Ram Mandir station, linking the terminal with the suburban station. It will include two escalators and a lift for senior citizens and divyang passengers.
. A 12-metre-wide FOB will connect platforms 1 and 2 with platform 3.
. A ground-plus-two service building will house relay rooms and railway departments for smooth operations.
. A ground-plus-three station building will include all key passenger amenities.
Expected completion
2027
. AC VIP lounge with bath, toilet, charging points and cafeteria/mini-pantry
. AC waiting lounge with similar facilities
. Retiring rooms (four AC double rooms and four non-AC double rooms)
. Separate dormitories for men and women (six beds each)
. Food plaza and entertainment zone
. Rest area for 50 licensed sahayaks with basic facilities
The station will have a well-planned circulating area with designated pick-up and drop zones, Ola/Uber bays, taxi and auto stands, vehicle parking, VIP parking and EV charging points. Entry and exit will connect directly to the Western Express Highway. The nearest Metro station is about 500 metres away.
The station will feature a self-supported proflex sheet dome structure, offering a modern architectural design distinct from traditional railway platform covers.
The project cost has increased from
Rs 35 crore to Rs 69 crore
