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Western Railway commissions 6th Line between Kandivali–Borivali, completes Phase-I of Mumbai Central–Borivali project
New corridor opens dedicated path for long distance trains expected to ease congestion and improve punctuality on Western Railway suburban network
The entire Phase-I corridor from Bandra Terminus (BDTS) to Borivali now stands completed. The earlier stretches—Khar–Goregaon (8.8 km) and Goregaon–Kandivali (4.54 km)—were commissioned in November 2023 and October 2024 respectively. (File Photo)
Western Railway on Saturday commissioned the 3.21-km-long 6th Line between Kandivali and Borivali, marking the completion of Phase-I of the Mumbai Central–Borivali 6th Line project. The section was opened to traffic after a successful inspection by the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) on January 18.
The entire Phase-I corridor from Bandra Terminus (BDTS) to Borivali now stands completed. The earlier stretches—Khar–Goregaon (8.8 km) and Goregaon–Kandivali (4.54 km)—were commissioned in November 2023 and October 2024 respectively.
The 6th Line project between Mumbai Central and Borivali is being executed in phases. Phase-I covers the Bandra Terminus–Borivali section, now fully completed. Subsequent phases will extend the 6th Line southwards from Bandra Terminus to Mumbai Central, aimed at further segregating long-distance and suburban traffic and easing congestion on the Western Railway corridor.
“The 6th Line between Kandivali and Borivali has been completed within the planned 30-day execution period and commissioned after a successful CRS inspection yesterday,” said Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer, Western Railway. “The project strengthens line capacity and operational flexibility on the Mumbai Suburban section.”
“With the 6th Line now operational, suburban and non-suburban train movements can be segregated in this section, which will help in decongesting existing lines and improving punctuality,” Abhishek said.
Operationally, the new 6th Line will provide a dedicated corridor for long-distance and non-suburban trains, easing pressure on the existing suburban tracks and enhancing overall efficiency on one of India’s busiest railway networks.
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