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Western Rly sixth line along Khar-Goregaon stn will help add more train services
Updated On: 07 November, 2023 02:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Wrapping up week-long work on extra line between Bandra and Goregaon, WR officials happy after running trials at 112 kmph
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A new sixth line has been opened between Goregaon and Khar
Western Railway in Mumbai inaugurated a new rail track on Monday with a successful 112 kmph speed trial on the freshly opened sixth line, spanning from Khar to Goregaon stations. This addition of approximately 8.8 km to the city’s congested rail network promises to alleviate congestion, improve punctuality, and facilitate the addition of more train services. The segment from Goregaon to Borivli is targeted for completion by June 2024.
All cancelled and rescheduled services have been fully restored since November 6, according to railway authorities
Sumit Thakur, chief public relations officer of Western Railway, explained, “This project will enhance the line capacity of the Mumbai suburban section and will help to ease congestion, improve punctuality, and add more train services. Approximately 607 residents (Project Affected People or PAPs) were rehabilitated and provided with alternative allotments. Additionally, almost 1,000 trees were relocated and transplanted. The project commenced on October 7, 2023, and all cancelled and rescheduled services have been fully restored since November 6.”
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