CR fifth rail corridor on fast track, will be complete in a year

MUMBAI: In a year’s time, Mumbai will get its fifth rail corridor on the Central Railway, which will connect Panvel and Karjat, the two ends of Mumbai’s metropolitan region. CR fifth rail corridor on fast track, will be complete in a year The Panvel-Karjat suburban railway corridor is part of the ambitious Mumbai Urban Transport Project Phase 3, where double lines will be built for local trains. “This suburban rail corridor will play a vital role, as it will help in the construction of new homes and office spaces in that region.” At present, the population density of MMR beyond Mumbai is approximately 4,878 people per square kilometre with 500 square km of land available for development. “Once completed, the Panvel-Karjat Suburban Railway Corridor will significantly reduce travel time, provide seamless connectivity, and cater to the increasing commuter demand in MMR,” said Subhash Chand Gupta, MRVC’s chairman and managing director. “By serving as a crucial link between Panvel and Karjat, the corridor will support Mumbai’s ever-expanding suburban railway network and promote regional economic growth.” Earlier this year, MRVC dug through the tunnels.