Almost after 120 years, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) will be redeveloped. Given the UNESCO world heritage site status of the building, the plan has been divided into four categories—heritage, suburban, long-distance and connection axis. However, the existing divisional railway manager building, which was once used as Victoria War Hospital, will have to make way for the passenger circulating area.

A senior railway official said, “Integration-wise, it will be a boon for passengers, as it will have direct connectivity with all other modes of transit, including a direct skywalk at the Crawford Market end, integration with the upcoming Metro lines and shifting of the harbour line towards P D’Mello Road. The plan also includes segregation of arriving and departing passengers and making it a divyang-friendly station with better services.”