The project, sanctioned at a cost of Rs 2,184 crore, is a major capacity augmentation project on the Western Railway suburban corridor. The 26-km stretch between Borivali and Virar is being expanded to segregate long-distance trains from suburban local services

Naik said authorities will prepare a comprehensive flood mitigation action plan within the next 15 to 20 days using satellite mapping and drone surveys to identify problem areas and implement long-term solutions