Multiple infrastructure upgrades were carried out in November, focusing on energy efficiency, improved passenger movement and better station facilities
Central Railway’s Mumbai Division upgrades passenger amenities across stations. Representational pic
Central Railway’s (CR) Mumbai Division has enhanced passenger amenities across several stations as part of its ongoing efforts to improve commuter convenience, safety and accessibility, according to a statement on Monday by Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Swapnil Nila.
Multiple infrastructure upgrades were carried out in November, focusing on energy efficiency, improved passenger movement and better station facilities, the release stated.
As part of the upgrades, six new escalators were installed, including three at Panvel Station, two at Neral, and one at Badlapur Station, easing passenger movement at busy locations.
As per the release, 148 new Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) fans were installed at various stations. These fans consume 50 to 70 per cent less energy than conventional induction motor fans and operate with significantly reduced noise. In addition, two high-volume low speed (HVLS) fans were installed at the high-level booking concourse at Dadar Station to improve ventilation in large public spaces.
The Mumbai Division also installed 391 new LED lights across stations, providing better illumination while reducing energy consumption and maintenance costs.
Further upgrades include the replacement of 14 suburban train indicators at Ambarnath Station with new, visually enhanced display systems offering improved clarity. A new water cooler was also installed on platforms 2 and 3 of Lonavala Station to improve passenger convenience.
GRP station relocation paves way for major upgrades at Dadar junction
The relocation of the Government Railway Police (GRP) station from Dadar’s Platform 9 to a newly constructed building has finally cleared the way for long-awaited upgrades at the overcrowded junction. With the shift complete, the old GRP office on Platform 9A will now be demolished, allowing Central Railway to widen the congested platform, add a new staircase, and create more circulating space for commuters.
“The move is expected to significantly ease crowding at one of Mumbai’s busiest railway hubs, improving passenger circulation and safety. The cleared space will also allow smoother integration with future plans, including better platform access and an elevated deck to manage peak-hour rush. This marks a key milestone in Dadar station’s decongestion project,” a railway official said.
The new GRP station now operates from a multi-storey building above Platform 12. Until now, Platform 9 ended abruptly at the CSMT end with the police station, a toilet block, debris, and a small garden taking up critical space. Under the new plan, all of these will be cleared, and the platform will be widened and connected smoothly, similar to improvements done at Thane station. An elevated deck will later be built above the
expanded platform.
Following multiple mid-day reports highlighting how the narrow, slow line platform made crowd management nearly impossible, former Mumbai Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Rajneesh Goyal had initiated a master redesign of Dadar Station. His successor, DRM Harish Mina, has not interacted with the media since taking charge nearly a year ago.
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