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Maharashtra Cabinet Grants ₹98 Crore Equity to MRVC for Mumbai Rail Expansion
✍️ Free Press Journal
🗓 29 Jul 2026, 05:32 AM
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The Maharashtra cabinet has approved a ₹98 crore equity infusion for the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) to accelerate rail expansion projects in Mumbai.
The Maharashtra cabinet, in a recent decision, approved a ₹98 crore equity support for the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC). This financial backing aims to expedite the expansion of rail infrastructure across the Mumbai metropolitan area.
The infusion will be used to fund new tracks, upgrade existing lines, and enhance connectivity between key suburban hubs. MRVC, responsible for planning and executing railway projects in the city, will channel the capital into several high‑priority projects slated for the next fiscal year.
Cabinet sources said the move aligns with the state’s broader transport strategy, which seeks to reduce congestion and improve commuter experience. The equity support is expected to reduce project timelines and attract additional private investment.
The decision follows a series of consultations between the transport ministry and MRVC officials, who highlighted the need for additional capital to meet growing demand. The ₹98 crore allocation marks a significant boost to the corporation’s financial resources.
Officials anticipate that the new funding will enable MRVC to complete critical segments of the rail network, thereby supporting Mumbai’s economic growth and easing daily commutes for millions of residents.
The infusion will be used to fund new tracks, upgrade existing lines, and enhance connectivity between key suburban hubs. MRVC, responsible for planning and executing railway projects in the city, will channel the capital into several high‑priority projects slated for the next fiscal year.
Cabinet sources said the move aligns with the state’s broader transport strategy, which seeks to reduce congestion and improve commuter experience. The equity support is expected to reduce project timelines and attract additional private investment.
The decision follows a series of consultations between the transport ministry and MRVC officials, who highlighted the need for additional capital to meet growing demand. The ₹98 crore allocation marks a significant boost to the corporation’s financial resources.
Officials anticipate that the new funding will enable MRVC to complete critical segments of the rail network, thereby supporting Mumbai’s economic growth and easing daily commutes for millions of residents.