04 August,2026 09:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Key proposals include improved pedestrian connectivity through FOBs, skywalks, subways and concourses. Representational Pic
The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) has initiated the process of appointing a consultant to prepare a comprehensive plan for seamless multimodal integration (MMI) across railway stations in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
The proposed study aims to make interchanging between suburban trains and Metro services faster, safer and more convenient for the 7-8 million commuters who use Mumbai's suburban railway network every day.
According to MRVC, the consultant will conduct detailed field surveys, passenger movement studies and technical assessments at suburban railway stations. The study will evaluate infrastructure such as foot overbridges (FOBs), platforms, concourses, entry and exit points, pedestrian circulation, accessibility, ticketing systems and wayfinding facilities.
Modern pedestrian simulation tools will also be used at major interchange stations to assess future passenger movement and infrastructure needs up to 2031 and 2041.
The study aims to create a 'zero-friction' passenger transfer system by reducing walking distances, easing congestion and improving commuter safety between railway stations and Metro corridors.
Key proposals include:
Improved pedestrian connectivity through FOBs, skywalks, subways and concourses.
Better crowd management at station entry and exit points.
Barrier-free access for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
Integrated ticketing using the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), QR-based ticketing and Automatic Ticket Vending Machines.
Uniform passenger information systems and better wayfinding signage.
Enhanced last-mile connectivity.
The consultant will identify high-priority interchange stations and prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), including engineering designs, cost estimates, implementation strategies and execution timelines. The study will also review multimodal integration provisions in Metro project DPRs to ensure future transport infrastructure develops as a coordinated network.
MRVC said the study will provide a phased implementation roadmap covering short, medium and long-term interventions based on passenger demand, safety and feasibility.
MRVC Chairman and Managing Director Vilas Sopan Wadekar said the focus must now shift from merely building transport infrastructure to creating a fully integrated transport ecosystem where commuters can move seamlessly between suburban rail and Metro services.
"The study will adopt a scientific, data-driven approach to identify practical engineering solutions that improve passenger circulation, accessibility, reduce congestion and strengthen multimodal connectivity," he said.
