Western Railway has achieved a major infrastructure milestone with the successful commissioning of the 3.210 kilometre long 6th Line between Kandivali and Borivali in the Mumbai suburban section, following
the successful inspection by the Commissioner of Railway Safety (Western Circle) on 18th January, 2026.
According to a press release issued by Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the Commissioner of Railway Safety (Western Circle), E. Srinivas conducted a detailed inspection of the newly constructed 6th Line section between Kandivali and Borivali, followed by speed trials, after which the section was authorised for regular train operations.
The Kandivali–Borivali section forms the concluding segment of Phase-I of the project between Bandra Terminus and Borivali. The earlier sections between Khar Road–Goregaon and Goregaon–Kandivali were commissioned in November 2023 and October 2024 respectively. The final stretch was completed within a tightly planned 30-day execution window from 18th December 2025 to 17th January 2026, reflecting meticulous planning, round-the-clock execution and seamless coordination across various departments of Western Railway.
The commissioning involved large-scale track realignment, bridge strengthening, modern signalling integration, electrification works, land acquisition, etc. Most of the work was undertaken during night blocks period to ensure minimal inconvenience to suburban passengers while maintaining high standards of safety.
Further Vineet stated that this capacity augmentation enables more effective segregation of suburban and long-distance train movements, thereby reducing operational conflicts, easing congestion and improving punctuality. The additional line also enhances operational resilience during maintenance blocks and peak traffic periods, improving service reliability and passenger convenience across the Mumbai suburban network.
The completion of this critical infrastructure link within a compressed timeframe stands as a strong example of Western Railway’s engineering capability, project management discipline and commitment to passenger-centric development. The project will directly contribute to smoother train operations, and a better travel experience for millions of daily commuters.
Western Railway remains steadfast in its commitment to continuous infrastructure augmentation, adoption of modern safety technologies and delivery of reliable, efficient and passenger-centric rail services, reinforcing its role as the lifeline of Mumbai’s urban mobility network.
