Work on a strategic outstation terminus station at Panvel, with an aim to decongest the city’s rail traffic which is the need of the hour, is nearing completion. Once done, this terminus will not only cater to more trains from Central Railway, but also become a major focal point for trains from Konkan Railway and down south.

Sanctioned in 2016-17, the project is expected to complete by December 2023. As of Monday, 75 per cent of the physical work is complete. Panvel will become Navi Mumbai’s first rail terminus, allowing commuters to board several outstation trains at Panvel without having to travel to the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT), the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) or other terminals.