With Central Railway recently finalising yet another rail line—a fourth line—between Karjat and Panvel to double the existing corridor in addition to the suburban line, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region is set to get a much-needed connectivity boost, bringing the Navi Mumbai airport significantly closer for travellers to and from Pune.

A Central Railway spokesperson confirmed the development, stating, “A final Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Panvel–Karjat (Chowk) fourth line, covering a 29-km stretch, was finalised and submitted to the Railway Board on April 7. The cost of the project is estimated at around R491 crore. The project aims to enhance suburban connectivity and reduce congestion on this crucial corridor.”