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IN PHOTOS: Kandivali-Borivali 6th line work ramps up in Mumbai

Updated On: 04 January, 2026 05:45 PM IST | Divya Nair

Construction is underway on the 6th railway line between Kandivali and Borivali in Mumbai. The new line is expected to ease congestion and enhance commuter services on the Western line. PHOTOS/SATEJ SHINDE

Construction is underway on the 6th railway line between Kandivali and Borivali in Mumbai. The new line is expected to ease congestion and enhance commuter services on the Western line. PHOTOS/SATEJ SHINDE

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Construction is underway on the 6th railway line between Kandivali and Borivali in Mumbai. The new line is expected to ease congestion and enhance commuter services on the Western line. PHOTOS/SATEJ SHINDE
<p>Western Railway is constructing a 6th railway line between Kandivali and Borivali to boost capacity on one of Mumbai&rsquo;s busiest suburban corridors</p>

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Western Railway is constructing a 6th railway line between Kandivali and Borivali to boost capacity on one of Mumbai’s busiest suburban corridors

<p>A 30-day track block has been imposed until January 18 to facilitate major engineering, signalling, and overhead work for the 6th line</p>

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A 30-day track block has been imposed until January 18 to facilitate major engineering, signalling, and overhead work for the 6th line

<p>The new track will help segregate local and express trains, reducing congestion on existing lines and improving punctuality</p>

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The new track will help segregate local and express trains, reducing congestion on existing lines and improving punctuality

<p>Western Railway is hopeful that the 6th line will reduce delays and improve service reliability for local as well as long-distance trains</p>

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Western Railway is hopeful that the 6th line will reduce delays and improve service reliability for local as well as long-distance trains

<p>The Kandivali&ndash;Borivali stretch is the final section of the 6th line upgrade after earlier phases extended it from Bandra Terminus to Kandivali</p>

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The Kandivali–Borivali stretch is the final section of the 6th line upgrade after earlier phases extended it from Bandra Terminus to Kandivali

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