Kandivali (Pronunciation: [kaːn̪d̪iʋəliː]; formerly Khandolee, station code: KLE) is a railway station on the Western line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway network. It serves the Kandivli neighbourhood of Mumbai, India. All slow local trains temporarily halt between Kandivali and Borivali for a few seconds for signaling purposes, which commuters call an imaginary station named Thambevali.[1]
In 2020, during the COVID-19 crisis, Children's Academy along with Project Mumbai undertook a beautification project for Kandivali railway station.[2] Murals of Mandala art were drawn onto the walls of the station. Covid warriors were artistically portrayed on Platform 4.
History
Kandivali was one of the oldest stations in Mumbai, opened back in 1907.[3] It was then known as Khandolee, and is said to have been mainly used to transport the stones and rocks for the Reclamation scheme in Southernmost Bombay. It was made, essentially to service the quarries.[4] The hillock 'Paran' located east of the station, was quarried to provide this material. Subsequently, a railway workshop, and worker quarters were also built.
Platforms
Platform 1 caters mostly to Borivali, Bhayandar, Vasai Road, Nalla Sopara and Virar bound slow trains.
Platform 2 caters to Andheri, Bandra, Dadar and Churchgate bound slow and semi fast trains.
Platform 3 is very less used and caters to Bhayandar bound slow trains.
Platform 4 is also very less used and mostly caters to Churchgate bound semi fast trains and Andheri bound slow trains. It is also used by a Bhayandar bound fast train which has a halt at Kandivali.
Redevelopment plan
Redevelopmet plans have been introduced to revamp the 18 stations of Central and Western line under the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP)-3A. Among these stations, Kandivali station is one of the 6 stations which are opted for the early redevelopment plans. The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) is slated to enhance station facilities, initiate the construction of Foot Over Bridges (FOBs), elevated decks, interconnecting pathways through FOBs and skywalks, while also fostering the creation of green spaces and other enhancements.[5][6]
The work at stations will be similar as Andheri, Borivali, and Goregaon, where the primary objectives were to sort out the congestion and facilitating the efficient dispersion of passengers at an ease experience.
Kandivali station, along with three other stations, has been included in the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.[7][8] This initiative aims to develop railway stations across Indian Railways. In Maharashtra, 132 stations have been selected for revamp under this scheme. The project involves creating master plans and implementing them in phases to enhance the amenities at these stations.[9][10]
References
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