Western Railway and MRVC successfully conducted a 15-coach EMU trial at Virar station after completing platform widening and extension works under the Virar–Dahanu quadrupling project. The upgrade will boost capacity, improve commuter convenience and support rising demand on the suburban corridor
Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation boosts capacity with Virar station upgrade and EMU train trial (Pic/Special arrangement)
A trial run of an EMU train was successfully conducted today by Western Railway in coordination with MRVC. The upgraded platforms are scheduled to be handed over to the Zonal Railway shortly for commencing 15-coach suburban services.
Significant progress has been achieved under the Virar–Dahanu Road (VR–DRD) quadrupling project with capacity augmentation works at Virar (VR) station.
Platform No. 3A and 4A have been widened from 6.50 metres to 10.50 metres and extended to accommodate 15-coach local trains, as against the earlier provision for 12-coach trains. In addition, a new home platform (Platform No. 5A) has been constructed on the western side.
The works have been completed in a record time of four months, demonstrating efficient execution despite operational constraints at this high-density suburban station.
A trial run of an EMU train was successfully conducted today by Western Railway in coordination with MRVC. The upgraded platforms are scheduled to be handed over to the Zonal Railway shortly for commencing 15-coach suburban services.
These developments will significantly enhance carrying capacity, improve passenger convenience, and support the growing commuter demand on the Western suburban corridor.
CMD, MRVC, Shri Vilas S. Wadekar said, "The augmentation works at Virar station mark an important step towards enhancing capacity of the section. MRVC continues to execute such works in close coordination with Western Railway, ensuring safety and minimal disruption to suburban train operations.”
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