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Central Railway (CR) has dismantled the last British-era overhead line (OHE) portal near Vidyavihar, signalling a major step in Mumbai's railway modernisation. Installed nearly a century ago during the early electrification phase, the steel portal stood as a reminder of the region's 1,500 V DC railway system. The structure was removed during a night block as part of CR's ongoing upgrade to 25 kV AC electrification. The shift reflects a broader push to modernise suburban railway infrastructure, improving safety, efficiency, and compatibility with current systems.
In a significant move towards railway modernisation, Central Railway (CR) recently dismantled the last remaining British-era overhead line (OHE) portal on the suburban section near Vidyavihar station. The operation was carried out during a night block on Sunday and marks a historic step in Mumbai's railway electrification journey. Advertisement
This steel portal had been part of the early 1,500 V DC electrification infrastructure introduced in the 1920s. For decades, these portals symbolised the foundation of suburban railway systems and were once essential to railway electrification in India.
CR authorities confirmed that the structure was removed to pave the way for a more advanced 25 kV AC electrification system, now the standard across Indian Railways. This replacement supports improved efficiency, greater carrying capacity, and reduced power losses.
Senior railway officials stated that the Vidyavihar portal had become the last surviving structure of its kind. The upgrade is part of Central Railway's phased approach to improving suburban connectivity and enhancing operational safety.
It highlights Central Railway's efforts to phase out outdated infrastructure in favour of efficient, standardised systems. With this symbolic shift, the city's rail network inches closer to a modern, unified, and resilient transport framework, aligned with current electrification standards.
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