Two new proposed rail termini from Mumbai—Jogeshwari on the Western Railway and Parel from the Central Railway have figured in list of private train operations that the railway ministry has been planning to run.

In a 27-page presentation for discussion with relevant stakeholders (a copy of which is with mid-day) the Niti Aayog has stated that the private operator will have the right to collect fares as per market rates and will be provided the required flexibility of the various class that the operator wants on the train and halts and halts. The basic plan outlines running of about 150 trains on 100 routes by private operators with an investment of Rs 22,500 crore.