Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC ) has constructed a new home platform (number 5A) on the Western side of Virar railway station.
Platform numbers 3A and 4A have been widened from 6.50 metres to 10.50 metres and extended to accommodate 15-coach local trains, as against earlier provision for 12-coach trains.
CMD, MRVC, Shri Vilas S. Wadekar said:
“The augmentation works at Virar station mark an important step towards enhancing capacity of the section. MRVC continues to execute such works in close coordination with Western Railway, ensuring safety and minimal disruption to suburban train operations.”
These capacity augmentation works at Virar station have been completed in four months, despite operational constraints at this high-density suburban station.
A trial run of a EMU train was successfully conducted today by Western Railway in coordination with MRVC. The upgraded platforms are scheduled to be handed over to the Zonal Railway shortly for commencing 15-coach suburban services.
This will significantly increase passenger carrying capacity and support the growing commuter demand on the Western suburban corridor.
