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The long-pending 6th rail line between Bandra Terminus and Borivli is expected to be completed by July 2025. The 15-km corridor will help segregate long-distance trains from suburban services, reducing delays and boosting punctuality across Western Railway (WR). Originally sanctioned in 2008 at INR 301 crore, the project faced delays due to encroachment issues and land acquisition. Work resumed in 2019 after the state committed support. Once operational, the new line will improve movement of express trains and help WR add new suburban services, easing daily travel for lakhs of commuters between Mumbai's north and south corridors.
After years of delays, the 6th railway line between Bandra Terminus and Borivli is expected to be completed by July 2025. Western Railway (WR) officials have confirmed that the 15-km corridor, which will help decongest the busy suburban route, is now nearing completion. This new line is crucial for separating long-distance express trains from suburban services, allowing smoother operations and improved punctuality. Advertisement
The project was first sanctioned in 2008 at an estimated cost of INR 301 crore but remained stuck for years due to land acquisition and encroachment challenges, especially in areas like Vile Parle and Khar. Construction work only gained momentum in 2019 after the Maharashtra government offered support for shifting utilities and clearing the alignment.
WR's Chief Public Relations Officer Sumit Thakur said that once operational, the dedicated line will allow long-distance trains such as those starting from Bandra Terminus to bypass platforms used by locals. This will help WR increase the number of local services, particularly in the fast-growing northern suburbs.
Rail activists and urban planners have welcomed the development, stating that the new line is key to easing congestion on Mumbai's busiest railway corridor. With over 30 lakh daily commuters depending on WR, the project is seen as a vital upgrade to the city's transit infrastructure.
Officials added that electrification work and final trials will be carried out in June, with commercial operations likely to start by July-end. Once fully functional, the line is expected to cut delays and support WR's broader plan to increase suburban frequency during peak hours.
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