In a significant development for thousands of commuters on the western line, the Western Railway (WR) has announced the completion of the sixth railway track between Goregaon and Kandivali. Normal suburban local services on this route are set to resume shortly. Earlier this week, the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) conducted a trial run on the new line using a special train that reached speeds of 120 km/h. The chief public relations officer of Western Railway, Vineet Abhishek, confirmed that all necessary works have been completed, eliminating the need for further mega blocks.
In a move that will bring relief to thousands of commuters on the western line, the Western Railway (WR) has announced that work on laying the sixth railway track between Goregaon and Kandivali is finally over, and suburban local services on the route will return to normal shortly. The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) will also conduct a trial run on the new line between Ram Mandir and Kandivali using a special train that will run at 120 km/h, as stated by Vineet Abhishek, chief public relations officer of Western Railway. He confirmed that all works have been completed and no further mega blocks are required for this project.
A source within WR mentioned that there may be some delays and cancellations until the new sixth line is fully integrated into the network, but this will only last a couple of days. Over 700 local trains operating between Goregaon and Kandivali stations were suspended from 11 PM on Saturday to 3:30 AM on Sunday to facilitate the completion of the sixth track.
During the 41-day mega block, WR authorities constructed and operationalised an island platform at Malad station and adjusted the train timetable to ensure that trains headed in both directions did not arrive at the platform simultaneously. Additionally, the workers widened the staircases leading to the foot overbridge and shifted the position of booking counters. They also installed a new signalling system, introduced new points for the trains to switch railway lines, and implemented other technical upgrades to ensure a separate path for long-distance trains between Bandra Terminus and Kandivali.
The next phase of laying the sixth line between Kandivali and Borivali is expected to begin soon and is projected to be completed by March 2025. Once completed, suburban and long-distance trains can operate on separate tracks from Bandra Terminus to Borivali.
This development marks a significant step forward in improving commuter experiences on the western line. With the new sixth track in place, passengers can look forward to a smoother journey as the railway authorities work towards integrating the changes seamlessly into their operations. The ongoing upgrades will undoubtedly contribute to a more efficient and reliable railway system in the region.
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