MRVC Completes 850 sqm Deck Concreting At Virar Station

Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC) has completed 850 square metres of deck concreting at Virar station during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday.

This work is part of the ongoing Virar–Dahanu Road Quadrupling Project and the Borivali–Virar fifth and sixth line project, both aimed at strengthening suburban rail infrastructure in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

The overnight operation is part of the extensive redevelopment underway at Virar station. Several key infrastructure works have already been completed, including the RPF and GRP building, RRI buildings, overhead water tank, indoor substation, gang tool room and two approach bridges for Platform 8.

The foot over bridge between Virar and Vaitarna near Narangi Gate has also been commissioned. Construction of the new station building and the proposed 8,000 sq m elevated deck is progressing steadily.

So far, 36 columns have been erected, 160 girders launched and nearly 2,000 sq m of deck slab cast. The third slab of the new station building has been completed, while finishing work is in progress.

To facilitate the elevated deck construction over Platforms 2, 3 and 4, the booking office serving Platforms 3 and 4 has been shifted to the new station building. A new booking office with three ticket counters on the eastern side of the station has also been opened.

Platform infrastructure has also been upgraded. Platform 5B has been commissioned to receive 15-coach EMU trains, while Platforms 3A and 4A have been widened from 6.5 metres to 10.5 metres and extended by 60 metres, improving passenger circulation.

Officials said the redevelopment will significantly enhance Virar station's capacity to handle growing suburban traffic once the quadrupling and additional railway line projects are completed.

The projects are part of the larger plan to strengthen suburban rail infrastructure in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The region has seen significant growth in recent years, with an increasing number of commuters relying on the suburban rail network.

The completion of these projects will not only improve the commuting experience for passengers but also increase the overall capacity of the rail network. This, in turn, will have a positive impact on the regional economy and contribute to the growth and development of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

In conclusion, the completion of the deck concreting at Virar station is a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to strengthen suburban rail infrastructure in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The project is expected to have a positive impact on the region and contribute to its growth and development.