The Western Railway (WR) has decided to focus on the missing link to connect Mumbai Central to Konkan and south India even as the Jogeshwari Terminus plan has been accorded second priority.

“The crucial link between Naigaon and Juchandra will be of immense help to commuters and outstation passenger traffic. Its survey has been completed and it will boost traffic movement,” Alok Kansal, WR general manager said. There are over 30 lakh commuters on WR who travel along the Konkan Railway and down south. At present, trains starting from Mumbai Central, Dadar or Bandra Terminus for Konkan Railway and south India need to get an engine reversal at Vasai due to the absence of a direct link, leading to loss of time. Hence, currently, only holiday specials and limited trains are taken by this route. Once the missing link between Naigaon and Juchandra stations is made, it will enable direct connectivity.