Western Railway in Mumbai inaugurated a new rail track on Monday with a successful 112 kmph speed trial on the freshly opened sixth line, spanning from Khar to Goregaon stations. This addition of approximately 8.8 km to the city’s congested rail network promises to alleviate congestion, improve punctuality, and facilitate the addition of more train services. The segment from Goregaon to Borivli is targeted for completion by June 2024.

All cancelled and rescheduled services have been fully restored since November 6, according to railway authorities

Sumit Thakur, chief public relations officer of Western Railway, explained, “This project will enhance the line capacity of the Mumbai suburban section and will help to ease congestion, improve punctuality, and add more train services. Approximately 607 residents (Project Affected People  or PAPs) were rehabilitated and provided with alternative allotments. Additionally, almost 1,000 trees were relocated and transplanted. The project commenced on October 7, 2023, and all cancelled and rescheduled services have been fully restored since November 6.”