05 December,2025 12:49 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
The Railway Board has authorised the provision of stoppages for Port Line suburban trains at Targhar and Gavhan stations in Raigad. Representational pic
The Ministry of Railways has approved the Central Railway's proposal to introduce 10 new suburban services and add two new stoppages on Port Line section of the Nerul-Uran and Belapur-Uran corridors. The orders were issued on 3 December through a Railway Board communication to the General Manager (Operations), Central Railway.
According to the letter, four of the new suburban services will run on the Nerul-Uran-Nerul route, while six services will operate on the Belapur-Uran-Belapur route.
These additions are aimed at enhancing capacity and improving connectivity on the rapidly developing Mumbai's Port Line.
The Railway Board has also authorised the provision of stoppages for Port Line suburban trains at Targhar and Gavhan stations in Raigad, which until now did not have suburban halts. Both stations fall on the Nerul-Uran stretch, where ridership has been steadily rising following the extension of suburban operations.
Additionally, the order states that speeding up of Port Line services on both the Nerul-Uran and Belapur-Uran sections has been approved, indicating operational optimisation to reduce travel time.
The communication notes that these changes may be implemented "from an early convenient date," with the Railway Board directing Central Railway to give wide publicity and ensure necessary arrangements for smooth rollout.
The approval has been issued by Sanjay R Neelam, director (coaching), Railway Board.
