The techno-economic feasibility study for the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus-Panvel high-speed corridor has pegged the project’s cost at Rs 11,000 crore. It has recommended 9-car services for the corridor and a travel time of 45 minutes by 2019, as against the present 77 minutes. Rail India Technical and Economic Services Limited (RITES) presented an interim report to the Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC), which will execute the project in association with the state government through a public-private partnership. The corridor will establish rail connectivity between South Mumbai and the Navi Mumbai international airport.
The consultant has recommended halts at 10 destinations, including Navi Mumbai airport. The frequency of train services is estimated at 4.5-5 minutes. The system is expected to have 21,000 peak hour-peak direction (PHPD) trips by 2019 and 39,000 by 2031. The corridor will run on broad gauge, with each coach having a capacity of around 350 passengers. Unlike the seat position in existing rakes, coaches for the proposed corridor will have a longitudinal design, similar to the Delhi Metro. The new terminal for the service will come towards the east of CST. RITES also identified spots where station buildings can come up. The CST-Panvel corridor alignment will skirt Navi Mumbai airport. But the consultant has recommended an 8.5 km spur route linking the airport via the Nerul Seawood section.
The Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC) has approved a proposal for a feasibility study for laying of the third and fourth lines between Virar and Dahanu, besides exploring the possibility of extension of the suburban rail corridor from Panvel to Karjat. The decision was taken at a meeting of the MRVC’s board of directors on Monday and the process will begin to appoint a consultant, who will carry out the study for both corridors.
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