Changing City: 76% work of New Jogeshwari terminus in Mumbai complete, station set for launch next year
The shift of express and mail trains from Mumbai Central, Dadar, and Bandra Terminus to the new Jogeshwari terminus is expected to enhance overall rail operations.
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The shift of express and mail trains from Mumbai Central, Dadar, and Bandra Terminus to the new Jogeshwari Terminus is expected to enhance overall rail operations. (Express Photo)Under the Amrit Bharat Station Development Scheme, the Western Railway (WR) is building a new terminus at Jogeshwari on railway land near the goods shed between Ram Mandir and Jogeshwari stations on the east side.
This new terminus aims to benefit suburban passengers by providing easier access to long-distance trains and improving the punctuality of local trains operating beyond Andheri and Churchgate.
The shift of express and mail trains from Mumbai Central, Dadar, and Bandra Terminus to the new Jogeshwari Terminus is expected to enhance overall rail operations.
It will serve as a crucial link for Metro passengers traveling via the Western Express Highway. Despite several upgrades over the years, no new terminal has been built to complement the historic stations of Mumbai which cater to long-distance trains — Mumbai Central, Bandra, and Dadar Terminus.
Present Status: Over 76.48 per cent work done
New Jogeshwari Station Work Scope:
– Construction of three high-level platforms: one island platform and one home platform
– Development of a G+2 service building and a G+3 station building
– Installation of three electrified coaching terminus rail lines, approximately 4 km in length
– Creation of a circulating area
– Roadwork and related infrastructure improvements
Contractor: Giriraj Civil Developers Ltd
Total Project Cost: Rs 70 crore approximately
Financial progress: 34 per cent
New Jogeshwari Station Benefits |
| Up to 12 long-distance trains currently operating from Bandra Terminus and Mumbai Central may shift to the new Jogeshwari terminal, benefiting commuters from distant suburbs |
| Platforms will be capable of accommodating mail and express trains with up to 24 coaches |
| Improved regulation of local train punctuality between Andheri and Churchgate |
| Enhanced proximity to the operational Metro Line 7, Line 2A, and the upcoming Metro Line 6 commuters to access long-distance trains easily |
Jogeshwari Terminus Deadline: 2025
Vineet Abhishek Chief Public Relation Official, WR, said, “The upcoming Jogeshwari terminus is set to significantly benefit commuters who currently rely on the Mumbai Central and Bandra terminuses for long-distance train travel. The new Jogeshwari terminus is expected to be a game changer for rail commuters in the city.”
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