Mumbai: Central Railway Completes Construction Of Four New Stabling Sidings At Juinagar Station To Ease Passenger Load

Juinagar, 28th August 2023: In a bid to alleviate the mounting pressure on other stations due to an increasing passenger load, Central Railway has successfully completed a significant infrastructure upgrade at Juinagar station on the Harbour line. The construction of four state-of-the-art stabling sidings at Juinagar Station was completed in a short span of 11 months. With the construction of this remarkable accomplishment, the Central Railway aimed to accommodate up to six local trains at a single location.

Central Railway, in collaboration with the Mumbai Railway Development Corporation (MRVC), undertook the construction of stabling sindings at Juinagar railway station. The main objective was to address the surge in passenger traffic experienced across other stations. The culmination of these joint efforts materialised in the creation of four distinct stabling sidings. Among these, two sidings are now geared to house two local trains each, while the remaining two sidings have been designed to accommodate one local train each.

Officials at Central Railway have emphasised that these newly raised premises will swiftly undergo routine inspection, maintenance, and necessary repairs. The introduction of these stabling sidings at Juinagar holds another benefit: the strategic repositioning of local coaches from the Panvel-Vashi section to Juinagar. This shift is expected to further decongest traffic at neighbouring stations, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the railway network.

A parallel enhancement to the project involved the modernization of the signal system at Juinagar station. This update is poised to enhance the operational effectiveness of the station, ensuring smoother train movements and improved safety measures. Furthermore, an additional enhancement to the station’s infrastructure includes the inauguration of a new running room, serving as a rest area for local motormen and guards. This facility was introduced on a Sunday.

The construction of the four stabling sidings at Juinagar station was initiated in September 2022 through the combined efforts of Central Railway and MRVC. The project’s successful completion in August 2023 underscores the efficiency of the collaboration. The venture was funded with a total budget of 39 crores, with specific allocations of 24 crores towards engineering, 9.5 crores towards signalling improvements, and 5.5 crores dedicated to electrical works.