Mumbai will get its first greenfield rail station after three decades. With its planned opening later this year, the new Jogeshwari Terminus should relieve some of the strain on already overburdened terminals such as Bandra, Dadar, and Mumbai Central. The Kurla Lokmanya Tilak station (LTT), which was constructed in 1991, was the last time a complete, autonomous train station was constructed in the city. No new stations have been built since then, however, stations like Panvel and Dadar (Western) have been upgraded to mail/express termini. The new terminal, which is near the Ram Mandir suburban railway station, will have spaces set aside for taxis and cars as well as parking spaces.
The anticipated cost of construction was Rs 76.84 crore.
The arrangement consists of:
Three platforms: Each 600 meters long. Platform 1 will open later, while Platforms 2 and 3 will be operational in Phase 1.
Able to handle trains with 24 coaches.
Every day, twelve pairs of mail/express trains are accommodated.
There are two train parking berthing lines and an extra line for shunting.
Train watering facilities that enable platform-return services without requiring significant maintenance.
Additions to infrastructure:
A Ground+2 service facility that will house a relay room and operational divisions.
A 6-meter-wide flyover that connects the terminus to Ram Mandir station, featuring a lift and escalators for passengers with disabilities and senior persons.
At the new terminal, there will be a 12-meter-wide foot overbridge that connects all three platforms.
A ground+3 passenger station structure that provides:
Air-conditioned VIP and general waiting areas (complete with restrooms, mobile charging stations, and pantry services),
Four double-bed rooms with air conditioning and four without,
Dormitory rooms with six beds each, separated by gender,
An entertainment area, food plaza, and
A fully equipped rest area for fifty licensed porters.
Passenger-friendly facilities:
In addition to parking, VIP bays, and EV charging stations, the station will have a designated circulation area with distinct pickup and drop zones for taxis, autorickshaws, and Ola/Uber. The closest Metro station is only 500 meters away, and it has a direct connection to the Western Motorway.
Distinctive design elements:
In contrast to conventional Indian Railways platform coverings, the terminus will have a dome-shaped Proflex sheet cover that offers a self-supported roofing system that is both aesthetically pleasing and functional.