Chapter 3 Alignment Planning

PRE – FEASIBILITY STUDY OF PROPOSED QUARDUPLING OF VIRAR – DAHANU ROAD SECTION
3. ALINMENT PLANNING
3.1 INTRODUCTION
Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC) through Phase – III of MUTP has plans to
commission regular suburban rail services up to Dahanu Road and accordingly
quadrupling of tracks between Virar to Dahanu Raod is one of the important project
(Figure 1.1). MRVC have commissioned the services of M/s RITES Ltd. to undertake
the pre-feasibility of constructing additional lines between Virar to Dahanu Road.
Preliminary survey was carried out during 1996 for provision of two lines (3rd and 4th)
from Virar to Dahanu Road for the proposed extension of suburban services and
these lines were proposed to run on the east side of the existing tracks.
As per latest planning , Dedicated Freight Corridor alignment joins to the existing VR
– DRD section on East side of existing track at Km 65.87 (between VR-VTN) and
continues parallel to existing corridor up to DRD . The two additional lines for
quadrupling of existing corridor are, therefore, being proposed on West side of the
existing lines. The proposed lines passes through all the existing stations.
This chapter covers the alignment proposals for quadrupling on Virar – Dahanu Road
section of Western Railway.
3.2 GENRAL DETAILS

At present there are double line exist between Virar – Dahanu Road section and the
purpose of this pre-feasibility report is to set out tentative alignment proposals for
the quadrupling of section and generally in Railway’s ROW. Corridor from Virar to
Dahanu Road lies in administrative jurisdiction of Western Railway and falls in Thane
District of Maharashtra. Quadrupling of lines in this section is considered for
introduction/extension of suburban services from Virar to Dahanu Road section.
Virar – Dahanu Road does not fall under MMR. it’s location, however, with reference
to western suburbs (where WR suburban services are extended) have induced the
growth over the years. Many large and medium-scaled industries have come up due
to relative easier land availability, encouraging the physical and economic growth of
this belt.
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Figure 1.1: Proposed Virar- Dahanu Road Corridor
DAHANU ROAD
Vangaon
Boisar
Umroli
Palghar
Saphale
Kelve Road
Vaitarna
VIRAR PROPOSED VIRAR – DHANU ROAD CORRIDOR

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3.3 STATIONS:
There are 9 existing stations between Virar and Dahanu Road covering an
approximate distance of 63.80 Km. Due to alignment of two new lines for
quadrupling being proposed on West side of the existing lines, and being proposed
for catering to suburban services, new platforms meant for suburban services are
required to be constructed at these stations. Table 3.2 gives inter station distances
on Virar to Dahanu Road section.
Table 3.2: Station distances on Virar-Dahanu Road Section
Sr. STATIONS DISTANCE FROM DISTANCE BETWEEN
No. CHURCHGATE (KMs) STATIONS (KMs)
1 VIRAR 59.98 0.00
2 VAITARNA 68.42 8.44
3 SAPHALE 76.74 8.32
4 KELVE RD. 82.55 5.81
5 PALGHAR 90.92 8.37
6 UMROLI 97.15 6.23
7 BOISAR 102.86 5.71
8 VANGAON 111.58 8.72
9 DAHANU RD. 123.78 12.20
Source: Western Railway Time Table, Revised Version, July 2012
Considering the new two lines are meant exclusively for Suburban services, corridor
transfer facility with existing corridor all stations is not proposed. Interconnectivity with
existing two tracks shall be provided at following stations;
Sr. STATION INTERCONNECTIVITY PROVIDED AT
No. SOUTH END NORTH END
1 VIRAR - DN TH – DN LL & DN LL – DN TH
UP TH – UP LL & UP LL – UP TH
2 VAITARNA NIL NIL
3 SAPHALE NIL DN LL – DN TH & UP TH – UP LL
4 KELVE ROAD DN TH – DN LL & UP LL - UPTH
5 PALGHAR DN TH – DN LL & UP LL - UPTH DN LL – DN TH & UP TH – UP LL
6 UMROLI NIL NIL
7 BOISAR DN TH – DN LL & UP LL - UPTH NIL
8 VANGAON NIL NIL
9 DAHANU ROAD DN LL – DN TH & UP TH – UP LL NIL
Proposed alignment of corridor from Virar to Dahanu Road is on west side of existing
track due to the proposed Dedicated Freight Corridor planned on East and is
proposed At-Grade.
At present, proposal of construction of future stations has not been incorporated.
However, future stations locations have been identified based on projected growth

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potential of area. Table 3.3 gives the details of existing stations and proposed
identified locations for future development of stations.
Table 3.3: Existing Stations & proposed identified locations for Stations in future
Sr. STATIONS CHAINAGE FROM REMARKS
No. VIRAR (KM)
1 VIRAR 0.000 Dead End of Platform No. 6&7 Track
2 VAITARNA 8.475 Existing station.
3 WADHIV 9.950 Identified location for future station
4 SARTODI 14.600 Identified location for future station
5 SAPHALE 16.118 Existing station
6 MAKUNSAR 19.100 Identified location for future station
7 KELVE ROAD 22.485 Existing station
8 CHINTUPADA 28.600 Identified location for future station
9 PALGHAR 31.107 Existing station
10 KHARALE ROAD 33.254 Identified location for future station
11 UMROLI 37.500 Existing station
12 PANCHALI 39.000 Identified location for future station
13 BOISAR 42.400 Existing station
14 WANJARWADA 45.100 Identified location for future station
15 VANGAON 52.000 Existing station
16 BSES COLONY 61.600 Identified location for future station
17 DAHANU RD. 64.150 Existing station
The alignment of new corridor is proposed keeping in view the identified location for
future stations to facilitate construction of future stations without any need of
alignment modifications.
3.4 ROAD OVER BRIDGES:
There are four existing ROBs on Virar to Dahanu Road section. Fifth ROB has been
completed over Railway Track at North End of Island Platform No. 6&7 at Virar. The
details of ROB are as follows;
i. ROB between Virar – Vaitarna: ROB has been constructed at Km 60.160 Km over
Railway Track at North End of Island Platform No. 6&7 at Virar. The approach road
to ROB is yet to be completed. Adequate spans are provided on either side for
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ii. ROB between Saphale – Kelve Road: ROB 22.5 m span exist at 78.50 Km. 8.8 m
space is available from DN ML & UP ML. As it is feasible to align one track in the
space available, it is proposed to construct one additional span by insertion of RCC
Box for the second track on west side.
iii. ROB between Palghar – Umroli: ROB exist at 91.763 Km. Additional spans do not
exist for alignment of two additional track required for quadrupling of VR-DRD
section. Additional space for two tracks is proposed on west side by insertion of
RCC BOX.
iv. ROB between Umroli – Boisar: ROB exists at 101.66 Km. Additional spans do exist
for alignment of two additional tracks required for quadrupling of VR-DRD section.

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v. ROB between Vangaon – Dahanu Road: ROB has been constructed at Km 123.29
Km SOUTH SIDE OF Dahanu Road station. Additional spans do exist for alignment
of two additional track required for quadrupling of VR-DRD section. Since the
proposed new tracks are terminated at 2.224 Km ahead of DRD station, there is no
additional space required at this location.
3.5 BRIDGES:
The total number of bridges on the projected alignment are 82 Nos, grouped as 2
Important Bridges, 18 Major Bridges and 64 Minor Bridges (inclusive of Pipe
crossings) between Virar to Dahanu Road section.
The estimate for Important & Major Bridges has been prepared by actual calculation
of quantities based on typical drawings and for Minor Bridges, the bridges are divided
into groups according to span, height and barrel length and typical calculation for
each group are made.
The linear waterway in meter is as under;
i. Important Bridges  753.91 m
ii. Major Bridges  555.73 m

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iii. Minor Bridges  273.60 m

Total  1583.24 m
Dry stone pitching is proposed on the approaches of Important & Major bridges at
the locations where there is history of flooding of track.
The details of Bridges are as follows;
3.5.1 IMPORTANT BRIDGES:
i. South Vaitarna Bridge: Bridge No. 92 located between Vaitarna & Saphale at Km.
69/2-16 on South Vaitarna River. It has 19 spans of 18.02 m and one span of 9.15 m.
DFCCIL has proposed 20 spans of 19.30 m for the proposed DFC corridor on East side
of the existing bridge.
ii. North Vaitarna Bridge: Bridge No. 93 located between Vaitarna & Saphale at Km.
70/12-16 and is of 22 spans of 18.29 m. DFCCIL has proposed 23 spans of 19.30 m for
the proposed DFC corridor on East side of the existing bridge. Construction of new
bridge at Vaitarna North creek is under progress for DFC corridor.

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3.5.2 MAJOR BRIDGES:
There are 18 Major Bridges on Virar – Dahanu Road section and Table No. 3.4 gives
the details of Bridges;
TABLE 3.4: LIST OF EXISTING MAJOR BRIDGES
Sr. Between Bride Location Span Remarks
No. stations No.
1 VR – VTN 87 63/8-10 2 X 3.78 Narangi Bridge.
1 X 8.69
2 VR – VTN 88 65/10-12 2 x 8.87 Shirgam Bridge.
3 x 8.95
3 VR – VTN 90 66/22 – 24 3 x 8.80 Dahisar Bridge.
1 x 8.78
1 x 8.81
1 x 8.85
1 x 9.09
4 VR – VTN 91 67/18-20 2 x 8.70 Kasrali Bridge.
3 x 8.79
5 VTN – SAH 96 72/22-24 2 x 6.10
6 VTN – SAH 98 74/8-10 3 x 6.10 Saphale Bridge
7 VTN – SAH 99 74/24-26 3 x 5.94
8 SAH – KLV 115 82/6-8 3 x 6.10 Taki Bridge
9 KLV – PLG 119 83/32 – 4 x 9.14 Moppara River Bridge
84/2
10 KLV – PLG 125 88/2-4 1 x 18.29 Saura River Bridge
11 PLG – BOR 135 94/18-20 1 x 18.29 Dudh River Bridge
12 PLG – BOR 136 94/20-22 2 x 9.14 Kaulgaon Bridge
13 UOI-BOR 143 99.375 1 x 18.29
14 UOI-BOR 144 99.813 3 x 12.80
15 VGN – DRD 161 111/38- 2 x 6.09

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112/2
16 VGN – DRD 163 113/22-26 3 x 18.29
17 VGN – DRD 166 118/2-4 3 x 18.29 Dandee River Bridge
18 VGN – DRD 169 120/16-20 6 x 18.29 Samta/Kurru River Bridge
3.5.3 MINOR BRIDGES:
There are 64 Minor Bridges including Pipe Crossings on Virar – Dahanu Road section
and Table No. 3.5 gives the details of Bridges;
TABLE 3.5: LIST OF EXISTING MINOR BRIDGES
Sr. Bridge
Section Location Span
No. No.
1 84 VR - VTN 60/4-5 1x4.80
2 85 VR – VTN 60/22-24 1 X3.10
3 86 VR - VTN 61/4-6 1x3.035
4 95 VTN - SAH 71/30-32 1X2.89
5 96 VTN - SAH 72/22-24 2x6.10
6 97 VTN - SAH 73/4-6 1x6.10

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Sr. Bridge
No. No.
7 100 VTN - SAH 74/30-75/2 2x2.43
8 101 VTN - SAH 75/22-24 1x2.44
9 102 VTN - SAH 76/6-8 1x3.05
10 103 SAH - KLV 76/22-24 1x4.56
11 103A SAH - KLV 77/2-4 1x0.23
12 104 SAH - KLV 77/8-10 1x1.68
13 105 SAH - KLV 77/18-20 1x0.46
14 106 SAH - KLV 77/24-26 6x0.90
15 107 SAH - KLV 78/6-8 3x0.90
16 108 SAH - KLV 78/24-26 1X1.68
17 109 SAH - KLV 79/6-8 1x3.05
18 110 SAH - KLV 79/20-22 2X2.97
19 111 SAH - KLV 80/6-8 1X3.05
20 112 SAH - KLV 80/20-22 1x6.02
21 113 SAH - KLV 80/30-81/2 1x1.83
22 114 SAH - KLV 81/10-12 1x3.05
23 116 KLV-PLG 82/18-20 1x3.05
24 117 KLV-PLG 83/8-10 1x0.45
25 118 KLV-PLG 83/12-14 1x6.10
26 120 KLV-PLG 84/28-30 1x1.83
27 121 KLV-PLG 85/14-16 1x6.02
28 122 KLV-PLG 85/30-86/2 1x3.05
29 123 KLV-PLG 86/22-24 1x3.05
30 124 KLV-PLG 87/2-4 1x0.61
31 124A KLV-PLG 87/26-28 1X0.46
32 126 KLV-PLG 88/24-26 3x5.48
33 129 PLG-BOR 91/26-28 1X1.68
34 130 PLG-BOR 92/6-8 1X1.83
35 131 PLG-BOR 92/14-16 1X1.51
36 132 PLG-BOR 93/2-4 1X3.05
37 133 PLG-BOR 93/16-18 2x5.99
38 134 PLG-BOR 93/22-24 1x3.02
39 137 PLG-BOR 94/30-0 1X3.05
40 138 PLG-BOR 96/6-8 1X3.00
41 139 PLG-BOR 96/16-18 3x5.33
42 140 PLG-BOR 97/4-6 1X0.76
43 144A PLG-BOR 100/18-20 1x3.05
44 145A PLG-BOR 101/6-8 1x0.23
45 145B PLG-BOR 101/18-20 1x0.30
46 145C PLG-BOR 102/6-8 1x0.53

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Sr. Bridge
No. No.
47 146 BOR- VGN 102/14-16 1X0.30
48 147 BOR- VGN 102/24-26 1X0.30
49 147A BOR- VGN 102/28-30 1x0.23
50 148 BOR- VGN 102/30-32 1x0.30
51 149 BOR- VGN 103/10-12 1x0.30
52 150 BOR- VGN 103/18-20 1x2.3
53 151 BOR- VGN 105/2-4 1x2.3
54 152 BOR- VGN 105/18-20 1x6.10
55 153 BOR- VGN 106/6-8 1x1.70
56 155 BOR- VGN 108/2-4 1x4.57
57 157 BOR- VGN 109/4-6 2x2.33
58 158 BOR- VGN 109/26-28 1x3.05
59 160 BOR- VGN 110/6-8 1x2.64
60 160A BOR- VGN 110/10-12 1x0.23
61 164 VGN-DRD 115/14-16 1x9.15
62 167 VGN-DRD 119/8-10 1x1.78
63 168 VGN-DRD 119/20-22 1x0.71
64 172 VGN-DRD 123/14-16 1x3.05
3.6 LEVEL CROSSINGS:
There are 14 level crossings between Virar to Dahanu Road section. As per the
proposal developed for DFCIL, ROBs/RUBs have been proposed at 12 level crossings
where the DFC proposed alignment is parallel to the existing lines on East side of
existing track between Km 65.87 and at Km 118.20. DFCIL authorities need to be
approached to keep additional space under proposed ROB’s and additional barrel
length at RUBs to accommodate two tracks of new lines between Virar to Dahanu
Road while preparing/approving GADs. Table 3.6 gives the details of existing level
crossings;
TABLE 3.6: LIST OF EXISTING LEVEL CROSSINGS
Level Crossing DFC Proposal
Sr.
No. No. Section Block Section Location ROB RUB
1 41 VR – BL VR – VTN 61/18-20
2 42A VR – BL SAH 76/10-12 ROB
3 44 VR – BL SAH – KLV 80/16-18 RUB
4 45 VR – BL KLV – PLG 84/18-20 RUB
5 46 VR – BL KLV – PLG 87/12-14 RUB

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6 46A VR – BL PLG 90/2-4 ROB

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Level Crossing DFC Proposal

Sr.
No. No. Section Block Section Location ROB RUB
7 48 VR – BL PLG – BOR 95/8-10 ROB
8 49 VR – BL PLG – BOR 97/18-20 RUB
9 50 VR – BL PLG – BOR 98/30-99/2 RUB
10 52 VR – BL BOR 102/22-24 ROB
11 53 VR – BL BOR – VGN 105/4-6 RUB
12 54 VR – BL BOR – VGN 107/16-18 RUB
13 55 VR – BL VGN 110/14-16 ROB
14 55A VR – BL VGN – DRD 120/1-3
It is proposed to construct ROB at level crossings No. 41 & 55 A and cost of ROBs has
been included in the cost estimate of this pre-feasibility study report.
3.7 CURVATURE:
Existing curve data obtained from Western Railway shows maximum curvature of
radius of 2286 m (0° 44” 45”) on DN Road and 1750 m radius (1° 00” 00”) on UP
Road. The details are as follows;
TABLE No: 3.7: VIRAR – DAHANU ROAD SECTION: CURVES ON DOWN ROAD
Transition
Curve No.
Total Radius
Sr. Length Dn Degree LH /
Section KM Length (R)
No. end (D) RH
(mtrs.) (mtrs.)
(mtrs.)
1 1 VR-VTN 60/24-63/16 80 1830 0-30'10'' 3475 RH
2 2 VR-VTN 66/20-68/22 80 2050 0-33'42'' 3109 LH
3 3 VTN-SAH 70/28-73/0 50 2110 0-44'45'' 2286 LH
4 4 SAH-KLV 77/24-80/30 60 3250 0-19'19'' 5425 RH
5 4A KLV-YD 81/16-81/20 80 180 0-30'00'' 3500 RH
6 4B KLV-YD 81/24-81/30 80 180 0-30'00'' 3500 LH
7 4C KLV-YD 83/4-83/10 40 130 0-30'00'' 3500 RH
8 4D KLV-YD 83/12-83/18 40 130 0-30'00'' 3500 LH
9 5 PLG-BOR 95/10-96/28 60 1530 0-19'19'' 5425 RH
10 5A BOR-YD 101/4-8 40 160 0-30'00'' 3500 RH
11 5B BOR-YD 101/8-14 40 160 0-30'00'' 3500 LH
12 5G BOR-YD 102/22-28 40 160 0-30'00'' 3500 LH
13 5H BOR-YD 102/28-34 40 160 0-30'00'' 3500 RH
14 6 VGN-DRD 114/28-116/2 30 1075 0-30'00'' 3493 LH

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TABLE No: 3.8: VIRAR – DAHANU ROAD SECTION: CURVES ON UP ROAD
Transition
Curve No.
Total Radius
Sr. Length Dn Degree LH /
Section KM Length (R)
No. end (D) RH
(mtrs.) (mtrs.)
(mtrs.)
1 1 VR-VTN 60/25-63/15 80 2050 0-30'00'' 3475 LH
2 2 VR-VTN 66/19-68/21 80 2050 0-33'42'' 3109 RH
3 3 VTN-SAH 70/27-73/0 50 2110 0-44'45'' 2286 RH
4 4 SAH-KLV 77/23-80/29 60 3250 0-19'19'' 5425 LH
5 4A KLV-YD 81/17-21 40 120 0-30'00'' 3500 RH
6 4B KLV-YD 82/1-3 40 130 0-30'00'' 3500 RH
7 4C KLV-YD 82/19-23 40 130 0-30'00'' 3500 RH
8 4D KLV-YD 83/11-17 40 130 0-30'00'' 3500 RH
9 5 PLG-BOR 95/9-96/27 60 1530 0-19'00'' 5425 RH
10 5A BOR-YD 101/3-9 40 150 0-30'00'' 3500 RH
11 5B BOR-YD 101/9-15 40 150 0-30'00'' 3500 LH
12 5C BOR-YD 101/15-21 40 180 0-30'00'' 3500 RH
13 5D BOR-YD 101/21-27 40 180 0-30'00'' 3500 LH
14 5E BOR-YD 102/5-13 40 170 0-30'00'' 3500 LH
15 5F BOR-YD 102/13-19 40 170 0-30'00'' 3500 RH
16 5G BOR-YD 102/21-27 40 160 0-30'00'' 3500 LH
17 5H BOR-YD 102/27-33 40 160 0-30'00'' 3500 RH
18 1 VGN-YD 110/15-21 30 154 0-30'00'' 3493 LH
19 2 VGN-YD 110/21-27 30 154 0-30'00'' 3493 RH
20 3 VGN-YD 110/31-111/7 30 154 1-0'00'' 1750 LH
21 4 VGN-YD 111/5-11 30 154 1-0'00'' 1750 RH
22 5 VGN-YD 111/19-25 30 154 1-0'00'' 1750 LH
23 6 VGN-YD 111/25-31 30 154 1-0'00'' 1750 RH
24 7 VGN-YD 112/0-5 30 154 0-30'00'' 3493 LH
25 8 VGN-YD 112/5-11 30 154 0-30'00'' 3493 RH
26 6 DRD-VGN 114/27-116/1 30 1075 0-30'00'' 3493 RH
The proposed lines on Virar – Dahanu section will have a maximum curvature similar
to existing corridor.

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3.8 LAND ACQUISITION:
Acquisition of land shall is proposed for the two new lines where adequate width of
Railway land is not available. The proposed lines are planned to be constructed at a
distance of 6.30 m from existing Down Road and with a track centre of 5.30 m
between the two new lines. Width of land required from the existing track centre has
been assessed based on;
i. Formation width for double line straight track
a. Minimum width in embankment 12.150 m
b. Minimum width in cutting (excluding side drains) 11.550 m
ii. Track centre in case of double line section as 5.30 m
iii. Formation width on curves
a. Increase due to extra ballast on outside of curve – 300 m for double line
b. Increase due to extra clearances on double line on curves, increase in track
centers with corresponding increase in formation width due to the effect of
super elevation.
Considering the above stipulations minimum width of land required from Down Line
towards West side works out to 15.50m in the section.
At stations, wherever additional Platforms are proposed the land requirement has
been worked out as follows;
i. Minimum width of Island Platform 10.20 m for a provision of FOB landing
width of 3 m.
ii. Minimum width of Side Platform 7.0 m for a provision of FOB landing width of
3 m.
iii. Length of proposed platform as 330 m facilitating 15 Car EMU rakes in future.
The details of land to be acquired are as follows;
Sr. SECTION LOCATION LENGTH AREA TO BE VILLAGE

No. (Km) (m) ACQUIURED
FROM TO (m²)
1 VR – VTN 62.050 63.250 1200 12000 NARANGEE
2 VTN – SAH 74.700 75.350 650 6500 KARWALA
3 SAH – KLV 76.800 79.500 2700 27000 KARWALA
4 SAH – KLV 80.000 81.200 1200 12000 MAKANSAR
5 KLV – PLG 82.600 83.200 600 6000 KELVE
6 KLV – PLG 89.000 89.500 500 5000 MAHIM
7 BOR – VGN 103.500 104.200 700 7000 SURVALLE
8 VNG - DRD 111.800 112.500 700 7000 KAPSEE
9 VNG – DRD 112.500 114.582 2082 20820 ASANGAON
10 VNG – DRD 114.522 118.045 3463 35630 ASANGAON
11 VNG – DRD 118.045 118.200 155 1550 PALLE
TOTAL  13950 139500

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Provision has been made in Cost Estimate for payment of compensation for land
acquisition required for quadrupling of Virar – Dahanu Road section.
3.9 FORMATION:
Formation width of 12.150 m (minimum) for embankment and 11.550 m minimum

width in cutting (excluding side drains) has been proposed. Width in embankment
and cutting shall be increased on curves based on extra ballast and extra clearance
required on curves. Moorum blanketing, 300 mm thick, has been proposed as soil is
alluvial containing substantial plastic fines. Earth work shall be done with contractor’s
own good quality earth and fully compacted to 98% maximum dry density using
mechanical means.
3.10 GRADE:
Existing ruling gradient of the section shall be proposed duly compensated for
curvature has been adopted for the two lines proposed for the quadrupling of Virar –
Dahanu Road section. In station yard the gradient shall be preferably level, however if
yards are located on Gradients, then gradient shall generally be not steeper than 1 in
1200 or consistent with the prevailing gradient in existing yard.
3.11 SYSTEM PARAMETERS:

The broad parameters of study has been decided after detailed evaluation of all
available options geographically in context of transport needs of area and projected.
 Category of line : Group ‘C’
 Track Gauge : Broad Gauge (1676 mm)
 Track Centre : 5300 mm (BG)
 Traction : 25 kV ac OHE
 Rolling Stock : Normal EMU Stock, 3660 mm wide
 Speed potential of the section : 100 kmph
 Maximum degree of curvature : 1.00° fully transitioned, preferably relaxable
up to 3° at difficult locations
 Obligatory Points : i. Proposed two lines shall pass through all
existing stations.
ii. Propose traffic facilities, junction
Arrangements and yard plans.
 Width of Formation : i. Minimum width in embankment 12.150 m
ii. Minimum width in cutting (excluding
side drains) 11.550 m

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Width in embankment and cutting shall be increased on curves based on extra

ballast and extra clearance required on curves.
 Side slopes : H : V
i. Hard Rock : ¼ : 1
ii. Soft Rock : ½ : 1
iii. Moorum : 1 : 1
iv. Ordinary soil : 2 : 1
 Ruling Gradient : Existing ruling gradient of the section shall be
proposed.
 Gradient in yards : Preferably level, however if yards are located on
Gradients, then gradient shall generally be not
steeper than 1 in 1200 or consistent with the
prevailing gradient in existing yard.
 Length of Loops : CSR – 686 m
 Length of stabling sidings : CSR – 330 m
 Track centre : 5.30 m
 Level Crossings : Level crossings to be avoided. DFC proposal in
Virar – Dahanu Road section have proposed
ROBs /RUBs on the existing level crossings on
their alignment from Km 65.87 to Km 118.20.
 Track structure
i. Rails : 60 Kg. FF Ist class
ii. Sleepers : MBC sleepers with density of 1660 Nos. per Km
iii. Ballast Cushion : 350 mm of 65 mm size.
iv. Welding of rails : CWR/LWR to be provided as far as possible
v. Points & Crossings :60 Kg on MBC sleepers 1 in 12 curved switch
negotiated by passenger train and 1 in 8 ½
Curved switches negotiated by goods trains and
empty EMU rakes to stabling sidings.
vi. Loading standard of Bridges : 25 T -2008 loading
vii. Permissible maximum length of ruling gradient in one stretch : No restriction
viii. Maximum grade on approach to main river bridges: As flat as possible
consistent with site conditions and not steeper than 1 in 200
compensated.
ix. No. of stationed to be opened : All existing stations
x. Length of Train : 15 Car EMU rake
xi. Maintenance : Existing Depot at Virar for inspection,
Overhauling at existing workshops of WR
xii. Signaling & Train Control: Automatic Multi Aspect Colour Light Signalling
(MACLS) with RRI for Yards.

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3.12 TECHNICAL STANDARD FOR TRACK STRUCTURE

Track Structure shall be designed to cater for
 Gauge. Broad gauge- 1676/1673 mm (nominal)
 Speed potential- 160 kmph (max.)
 Static axle load- 20 T (max.)
 Design rail temperature. range – (-) 10 degree Celsius to 70 degree Celsius
The track structure will fulfil following requirements.
 The track structure will conform to/ satisfy Schedule of Dimension
requirement and other maintenance instructions of safe operating Systems.
 Ride comfort and running safety of track vehicle dynamics will be satisfied.
 The track stature will be designed with Long welded/ Continuous welded rail.
 The horizontal alignment shall consist of a series of straights joined to circular
curves generally with transition curves.
 The vertical alignment shall be designed to achieve a smooth profile line with
gradual changes. Changes in the profile shall be connected by vertical curves,
which shall be as generous in length as the location allows. Vertical curves
shall not be located at stations within the length of platform.
I. Rail
 The rail shall be 60 E1 (UIC 60), 1080 grade Head Hardened on curves and
approached of stations for main line track. The rail on depot lines shall be 60
E1 (UIC 60), 880 grade.
 The rail shall be class ‘A’ rails as per IRS-I-12-2009 specification and it shall be
manufactured and tested in accordance with IRS-T-12-2009 (with latest
amendment).
 Welding of rail shall conform to Indian Railway Specifications and technical
instructions issued from time to time.
II. Sleeper and fastening
 The PSC sleepers shall be in accordance with RDSO drawing no. T-2496 and
specification IRS-T-39 (revised from time to time) and compatible fastening
system with minimum toe load of 1045 kg and approved by Indian Railway.
III. Turnouts
General
 On main lines, the turnouts and diamond crossing shall be of the following
types:

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
 1 in 12 Type turnout
 1 in 8.5 type turnout
 Scissors crossover of 1 in 12 type consisting of 4 turnouts and 1
diamond crossing
 On depot lines the turnouts and diamond crossing shall be of the following
type
 1 in 8.5 type turnout
 Scissors crossover of 1 in 8.5 type consisting of 4 turnouts and 1
diamond crossing
 1 in 8.5 derailing switches/ 1 in 8.5 type symmetrical split turnout.
Type and geometry of turnout
Detailed design of all turnouts, scissors crossover shall comply with the following
geometrical parameters.
a. 1 in 12 turnout
The design shall be tangential with switch entry angle not exceeding of 20’00”.
The radius of lead rail of turnout shall not be less than 410m. All clearance shall
be in accordance with relevant provisions of SOD.
b. 1 in 8.5 turnout
The design shall be tangential with switch entry angle not exceeding of 0° 20’00”.
The radius of lead rail of turnout shall not be less than 218m. All clearance shall
be in accordance with relevant provisions of SOD.
c. Scissors Crossover
The base geometry of the turnouts of Scissors crossover shall be same as that of
corresponding ordinary turnouts.
Operating requirement of turnout, Scissor crossover
Track layout design shall permit trains to operate at maximum capability
wherever possible. Turnouts and crossover shall be selected such that they do
not form a restriction to the operating speed on the diverging route. Switches
and crossings shall not be located on transition curves or vertical curves.
Speed
The turnout shall be designed for 110 Kmph on Mainline side with speed
restrictions on curves if required.
The minimum speed potential of the various turnouts and scissors crossover on
the Turnout side should be as follows:

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
Broad Gauge
 1 in 12 type turnout (Speed potential of 50 Kmph)
 1 in 8.5 type turnout (Speed potential of 30 Kmph)
 Scissors crossover 1 in 12 type (Speed potential of 50 Kmph)
 Scissors crossover 1 in 8.5 type (Speed potential of 30 Kmph)
 1 in 8.5 type symmetrical split turnout (Speed potential of 40 Kmph)
IV. Sleepers
a. Sleeper shall be of pre-stressed concrete, mono-block, suitable for
installation in track both with and without signalling circuits and with and
without electrification.
b. Sleepers shall be designed to provide a minimum service life of fifty years
under nominal axial load of 20 tonnes and maximum speed of 110 Kmph.
Rail seat pads and liners shall be designed to provide a minimum services
life of 10 years.
c. The sleeper base surface shall be rough cast while the top and side surface
shall be smooth to prevent retention of moisture and foreign materials.
d. Sleepers must be suitable for installation by track laying machines and
sleepers insertion equipment of a type used for isolated sleeper insertion.
e. The sleeper must be able to transfer all the relevant track forces generated
by train operations and the forces of rail expansion and contraction to the
ballast.
V. Switch Expansion Joint
 The SEJ for ballasted track shall be laid on PSC sleepers.
 The rail section for all SEJs shall be UIL 60, 1080 HH grade as per IRS-T-
12-2009
 The SEJ for ballasted track shall be designed for a maximum gap of 80mm.
3.13 STATIONS & YARD LAYOUTS

On Virar – Dahanu Road section, all stations except Vaitarna & Palghar are located on
West side of the existing lines. The track alignment of proposed lines is on West side of
the existing lines due to the proposed alignment of Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC)
on East side. Proposed two lines are meant exclusively for Suburban Corridor (Slow)
and the existing lines are proposed to be Through Corridor (Fast) for running
Mail/Express trains & running of fast suburban services in future.
In view of the above, new platform are required to be constructed at all stations.
Proposed Platforms lengths shall be 330 m feasible for running 15 car EMU services.

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
Further Station locations for the proposed Corridor are identified based on the
projected traffic demand, extension of existing stations, considering availability of land
and road approaches etc.
Integrated Planning of station yard layouts on the proposed corridor is done taking
into consideration the yard layouts of existing stations. Preparation of these yard
layouts give due consideration to the requirement of any shifting / modification to the
existing track / yard layouts at stations. Revised yard plans of the affected portions of
tracks due to the proposed alignment of the Rail corridors at station are shown on the
alignment plans.
3.14 ALIGNMENT PROPOSALS:
3.14.1 VIRAR TO VAITARNA:

Virar to Vaitarna is 8.44 Km and proposed alignment of track for quadrupling is on
West side of existing DN Main Line. Modification/alteration required for proposed
quadrupling are as follows;
Virar is the Terminal station of Western Railway Suburban services from Churchgate
and also for Dahanu Road MEMU services. There are 8 Platforms at Virar station and
are being utilised for services as detailed below;
Platform
EXISTING UTILITY
No
1 Terminal Platform for suburban services between CCG – VR.
3 Down Main Line (DN TH)
4 UP Main Line / Down loop
5 Common Loop
6 Terminal Platform for MEMU services between VR – DRD section
7 Terminal Platform for MEMU services between VR – DRD section
It is proposed to utilize DN/UP main lines ( Platform No 3 and 4 ) for CCG-VR-DRD and
DRD-VR-CCG through services.
i. YARD REMODELLING:
Quadrupling lines from VR toward DRD shall commence from North End of Island
Platform No. 6 & 7. Yard remodelling at North End (DRD END) is required to be
carried out as proposed below

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
 Island Platform No. 6& 7 is of 294 m and can facilitate running of 12 Car EMU
service only. Due to ROB Column existing at North End of Platform, it is not
feasible to extend the Platform No. 7 towards North. For running 15 car EMU
services, the required length of 330 m can be obtained by extending platform
no 7 . For extension of Platform no 6 in future by extending the Track towards
South, dismantling and relocation of Station Manger’s Office and Reservation
office would be necessary.
 The track leading from Platform No. 6 shall be DN LL and Track from Platform
No. 7 as UP LL for Virar – Dahanu Road section.
 The track Leading from Point No. 162 to Platform No. 6 to be dismantled and
1 : 12 RH Turnout to be inserted on the proposed DN LL at CH. 60.451 Km to
facilitate accepting the UP LL from DRD to Platform No. 6.
 Proposed alignment requires dismantling of existing Loop line & stabling line
on west side of DN Main Line from Point No. 181 and following works are
involved;
 Dismantling of Point No. 181, Derailing switch Point No. 182 at south end
of Loop Line.
 Dismantling of Loop Line & stabling line track along with Dead End (1050
M and 2 Dead End).
 Dismantling of Crossover Point No. 191 & 192 connecting Loop line to DN
Main Line at North End of Loop Line..
 Dismantling of Crossover Point No. 193 & 194 connecting DN Main Line to
UP Main Line at North End of Loop Line.
 Dismantling of Signals Nos. S/Sh-86, Sh-88 and S- 75.
 To facilitate all movements with DN & UP Main Line with the proposed DN LL
& UP LL (VR-DRD) and also with Clear Loop & Stabling siding following
crossover points are proposed to be inserted;
 1 : 12 crossover between UP TH & DN TH: UP TH at CH.60.277 KM &
DN TH at CH. 60.368 Km.
 1 : 12 crossover between DN TH & UP LL(VR-DRD): DN TH at
CH.60.381 KM & UP LL (DRD) at CH. 60.491 Km.
 1 : 12 crossover between UP LL & DN LL (PF Line No. 6) (VR – DRD): UP
LL Point No. 162 & DN LL (PF Line No. 6) at CH. 60.451 Km.
 1 : 12 crossover between UP LL & DN LL: UP LL at CH.60.569 KM & DN
LL at CH. 60.666 Km.
 1 : 12 crossover between UP LL & DN TH: UP LL at CH.60.878 KM & DN
TH at CH. 60.769 Km.

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
 1 : 12 Turnout on DN LL at CH. 60.793 Km Take Off to Clear Loop and

Derailing Switch at CH. 60.892 Km on Clear Loop.
 1 : 8.5 Turnout on Clear Loop at CH. 60.948 Km Take Off to Stabling
Siding and Derailing Switch at CH. 61.002 Km on Stabling siding.
 1 : 12 crossover between Clear Loop & DN LL: Clear Loop at CH.61.629
KM & DN LL at CH. 61.725 Km.
 1 : 12 crossover between DN LL & UP LL: DN LL at CH.61.738 KM & UP
LL at CH. 61.835 Km.
 1 : 12 crossover between UP LL & DN TH: UP LL at CH. 61.884 KM & DN
TH at CH. 61.994 Km
 1 : 12 crossover between DN TH & UP TH: DN TH at CH. 62.007 KM &
UP TH at CH. 62.098 Km.
 Proposed yard layout modification shall necessitate Signal Modification
including RRI Cabin alteration.
 The existing Clear Loop of 450 m and Stabling Siding of 454 m are required to
be dismantled for the proposed alignment of DN LL & UP LL from Island
Platform No. 6&7. New Loop & Stabling lines has been proposed on West of
the proposed DN LL (VR - DRD) and length of proposed sidings are as follows;
 Proposed Clear Loop is of 737 m from Derailing Switch at CH. 60.892
Km and Turnout point at CH. 61.629 Km.
 Proposed Stabling Siding is of 670 m CSR and feasible to stable two 15
car EMU rakes.
ii. CURVATURES:

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
On Virar – Vaitarna section 14 curves are proposed on two lines (DN LL & UP LL) and
the Maximum curvature proposed is 1° (1750 m radius). The Curve data is as
follows;
Sr. CHAINAGE RADIUS DEGREE DIRECTION TRANSITION CURVE TOTAL

No.  CCG (M) LENGTH LENGTH CURVE
FROM TO IN OUT (M) LENGTH
1 60063.16 63066.71 3520 0.50 RIGHT 30 30 2943.54 3003.54
2 63126.08 63497.94 1750 1.00 RIGHT 60 60 251.87 371.87
3 63652.62 63791.99 2000 0.88 LEFT 55 55 29.37 139.37
4 64115.40 64206.38 7000 0.25 RIGHT 30 30 30.98 90.98
5 64731.54 64811.19 6000 0.29 LEFT 25 25 29.65 79.65
6 64934.95 65083.12 2000 0.88 LEFT 55 55 38.17 148.17
7 65133.90 65289.36 2000 0.88 RIGHT 55 55 45.46 155.46
8 65342.52 65477.22 2000 0.88 RIGHT 55 55 24.70 134.70
9 65546.54 65688.43 2000 0.88 LEFT 55 55 31.89 141.89
10 66399.08 66558.99 2000 0.88 LEFT 55 55 49.92 159.92
11 66606.43 66704.13 5000 0.35 RIGHT 30 30 37.71 97.71
12 66827.39 67392.07 1750 1.00 LEFT 60 60 444.69 564.69
13 67576.03 68073.62 1750 1.00 LEFT 60 60 377.59 497.59
14 68115.92 68610.37 2550 0.69 LEFT 50 50 394.46 494.46
iii. bridges:
There are 3 Minor Bridges and 4 Major Bridges on Virar – Vaitarna section and the
details are as follows;
Minor Bridges:
Sr. Bridge
No. No.
1 84 VR - VTN 60/4-5 1x4.80
2 85 VR – VTN 60/22-24 1 X3.10
3 86 VR - VTN 61/4-6 1x3.035
Extension of above bridges to accommodate the proposed DN LL & UP LL are
required .
Major Bridges:
No. stations No.
1 VR – VTN 87 63/8-10 2 X 3.78 Narangi Bridge.
1 X 8.69
2 VR – VTN 88 65/10-12 2 x 8.87 Shirgam Bridge.
3 x 8.95
3 VR – VTN 90 66/22 – 24 3 x 8.80 Dahisar Bridge.
1 x 8.78
1 x 8.81

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
1 x 8.85
1 x 9.09
4 VR – VTN 91 67/18-20 2 x 8.70 Kasrali Bridge.
3 x 8.79
Construction of new Bridge is required at the above locations.
iv. LEVEL CROSSINGS:
Level crossing No. 41 exist at 61/18 -20 (CH. 61.861 Km) on VR –VTN section. One
ROB is under construction at North End of Island Platform No. 6 & 7 in lieu of
dismantled Level Crossing existing at that location. To eliminate this level crossing
new ROB is required to be constructed.
v. DEDICATED FRIEGHT CORRIDOR ALIGNMENT:
Dedicated Freight Corridor alignment joins to the existing VR – DRD section on East
side of existing track between at Km 65.87 in VR-VTN section.
vi. REQUIRED MODIFICATION/ALTERATION AT VAITARNA:
As per Western Railway Working Time Table No. 87 effective from 1 st July 2012,
Vaitarna station is at 68.42 Km from Churchgate. The station Building is located at
CH. 68.276 and side Platforms exist on DN & UP Main Lines.
PLATFORM MODIFICATIONS: The proposed track is on West side of DN Main

Line. Proposed construction of new Platform and modifications of existing Platforms
are as detailed below;
 Proposed New Side Platform on West side of proposed DN LL: It is proposed
to construct new side platform on west side of proposed DN LL. This
Platform is proposed as Platform No. 1 for DN LL. Length of proposed
Platform is 330 m and width shall be 7 m.
 Modification to existing Platform No. 1 on DN Main Line: The existing
Platform No. 1 is of 307 m long with 8.2 m width on DN Main Line. It is
proposed to convert as Island Platform by widening the width to 10.3 m and
West side of Platform shall cater for proposed UP LL. In addition to
widening the length of Platform to be extended by 23 m towards South End

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
(VR End) to have overall length of Platform as 330 m. West side of Platform
is proposed as Platform No. 2 for UP LL and East side of Platform as
Platform No. 3 for DN main Line.
 Modification to existing Platform No. 2: Existing side Platform No. 2 is of
307 m long and is 7 m wide. It is proposed to extend towards South End
(VR End) to have overall length of Platform as 330 m.
Foot Over Bridge: One FOB is located at south end of Platform with landing to
Platform No. 1 & 2 and to east side. FOB is required to be extended towards new
proposed side platform on west side.
Yard remodelling: No yard remodelling is proposed.
STATION BUILDING & OTHER STRUCTRES: Station building is located on East

side of the existing Platform No. 2 and no relocation is required for the proposed
quadrupling of lines. There are no structures to be dismantled and relocated.
vii. LAND ACQUISITION: Land acquisition required for quadrupling between Virar-
Vaitarna sections is as follows;
FROM TO (m²)
1 VR – VTN 62.050 63.250 1200 12000 NARANGEE
3.14.2 VAITARNA TO SAPHALE:

Vaitarna to Saphale is 8.32 Km and proposed alignment of track for quadrupling is on
There are 2 side Platforms at Vaitarna station catering to DN & UP Main Lines.
Platform modification/alterations required are detailed above .
i. CURVATURES:

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
On Vaitarna – Saphale section 9 curves are proposed on two lines (DN LL & UP LL)
and the Maximum curvature proposed is 0.88° (2000 m radius). The Curve data is as
follows;

1 70804.25 72818.39 2225 0.79 LEFT 50 50 1914.13 2014.13
2 73854.58 74019.24 3500 0.50 LEFT 30 30 104.66 164.66
3 74079.95 74208.62 2000 0.88 RIGHT 55 55 18.67 128.67
4 74718.70 74861.38 2000 0.88 RIGHT 55 55 32.67 142.67
5 74934.42 75073.59 2000 0.88 LEFT 55 55 29.17 139.17
6 75526.05 75665.11 2000 0.88 LEFT 55 55 29.06 139.06
7 75688.13 75828.46 2000 0.88 RIGHT 55 55 30.33 140.33
8 76178.04 76318.09 2000 0.88 RIGHT 55 55 30.05 140.05
9 76348.13 76492.16 2000 0.88 LEFT 55 55 34.03 144.03
ii. bridges:
There are 3 Minor Bridges, 4 Major Bridges and 2 Important Bridges on Vaitarna –
Saphale section and the details are as follows;
MINOR BRIDGES:
Sr. Bridge
No. No.
1 95 VTN - SAH 71/30-32 1X2.89
2 96 VTN - SAH 72/22-24 2x6.10
3 97 VTN - SAH 73/4-6 1x6.10
4 100 VTN - SAH 74/30-75/2 2x2.43
5 101 VTN - SAH 75/22-24 1x2.44
6 102 VTN - SAH 76/6-8 1x3.05
Extension of above bridges to accommodate the proposed DN LL & UP LL is

required.
MAJOR BRIDGES:
No. stations No.
1 VTN – SAH 96 72/22-24 2 x 6.10
2 VTN – SAH 98 74/8-10 3 x 6.10 Saphale Bridge
3 VTN – SAH 99 74/24-26 3 x 5.94
Construction of new Bridge is required at the above location .
IMPORTANT BRIDGES:

ALIGNMENT PLANNING

No. stations No.
1 VTN – SAH 92 69/2-16 19 X 18.02 South Vaitarna Bridge
1 x 9.15
2 VTN – SAH 93 70/12-26 22 x 18.02 South Vaitarna Bridge
Construction of new Bridges is required at the above location.
No level crossing exists between Vaitarna – Saphale section.

Dedicated Freight Corridor alignment continued parallel to the existing lines on East
side between VTN – SAH section.
vi. REQUIRED MODIFICATION/ALTERATION AT SAPHALE:
Saphale station is at 76.74 Km from Churchgate. Two side Platforms exist on DN &
UP Main Lines. Platform No. 1 on DN ML is 295 m & Platform No. 2 on UP ML is 275
m and can cater for 12 car EMU rakes.

 Proposed New Side Platform on West side of proposed DN LL: It is proposed
to construct new side platform on west side of proposed DN LL. This
Platform is proposed as Platform No. 1 for DN LL. Length of proposed
Platform is 330 m and width shall be 7 m.
 Loops & Goods Line exist on South End of Saphale station and due to this
extension of existing Platforms up to 330 m is feasible on North End (DRD
End) after construction of ROB in lieu of Level Crossing No. 42A by DFCIL.

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
 Modification to existing Platform No. 1 on DN Main Line: The existing

Platform No. 1 is of 295 m long on DN Main Line and is proposed to convert
as Island Platform by widening the width to 10.9 m and West side of
Platform shall cater for proposed UP LL. After construction of ROB in lieu of
Level Crossing Gate No. 42 A, the Platform can be extended 35 m towards
North for proposed length of 330 m. It is feasible to run 12 car EMU rakes
with existing length of Platform. West side of Platform is proposed as
Platform No. 2 for UP LL and East side of Platform as Platform No. 3 for DN
main Line.
 Modification to existing Platform No. 2: Existing side Platform No. 2 is of
275 m long. After construction of ROB in lieu of Level Crossing Gate No. 42
A, the Platform can be extended 55 m towards North for proposed length of
330 m. It is feasible to run 12 car EMU rakes with existing length of
Platform. Platform is proposed as Platform No. 4 for UP ML
FOOT OVER BRIDGE: One FOB is existing connecting at both the Platforms at 96
m from South End of Platform No. 1. The column of this FOB on existing Platform No.
1 is to be relocated along with the landing and required to be extended towards West
to proposed new Platform No. 1.
STATION BUILDING & OTHER STRUCTRES: Station building is located on East
side of the existing Platform No. 2 and no relocation is required for the proposed
quadrupling of lines.
Temporary waiting shed of 85 m² & one temporary shed of 13 m² on existing
Platform No.1 is to be dismantled & relocated.
Well of 9.3 m Ø is located at 20 m from FOB landing on west side of Platform No. 1.
This is required to be closed.
Bridge No. 109 of 3.05 m span at Km 79/6-8 exists on the platform length and is
required to be extended towards west as box culvert for construction of new
platform.

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
vii. LAND ACQUISITION: Land acquisition required for quadrupling between Vaitarna
- Saphale sections is as follows;
FROM TO (m²)
1 VTN – SAH 74.700 75.350 650 6500 KARWALA
viii. IDENTIFIED LOCATIONS FOR STATION IN THE SECTION IN FUTURE:
Wadhiv & Sartodi has been identified between Vaitarna and Saphale stations for
construction of new station on the VR-DRD suburban corridor. Proposed alignment
shall facilitate construction of new station without any track realignment in future.
 WADHIV:
Wadiv is located between South Vaitarna River and North Vaitarna River. The
proposed station is at CH. 9.950 Km from VR.
 SARTODI:
Sartodi is located 1.5 Km ahead of Saphale station. The proposed station is at
CH. 14.600 Km from VR.

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
3.14.3 SAPHALE TO KELVE ROAD:

Saphale to Kelve Road is 5.81 Km and proposed alignment of track for quadrupling is
on West side of existing DN Main Line. Modification/alteration required for proposed
There are 2 side Platforms at Saphale station catering to DN & UP Main Lines.
Platform modification/alterations required are detailed above.
Alterations/modifications are proposed at North End of Saphale station and South

End of Kelve Road.
Saphale North End: Interconnectivity to existing two tracks has been proposed at
North End for DN LL to DN TH and UP TH to UP LL. 1 IN 12 turnouts are proposed for
this interconnectivity.
Kelve Road South End: Interconnectivity to existing two tracks has been proposed at
South End for DN TH to DN LL and UP LL to UP TH. 1 IN 12 turnouts are proposed for
this interconnectivity.

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
ii. curvatures:
On Saphale to Kelve Road section 4 curves are proposed on two lines (DN LL & UP LL)
and the Maximum curvature proposed is 0.88° (2000 m radius). Details curve are as
follows;
1 77673.00 80787.24 5120 0.34 RIGHT 25 25 3064.24 3114.24
2 81774.11 81922.30 2000 0.88 LEFT 55 55 38.20 148.20
3 81964.86 82107.34 2000 0.88 RIGHT 55 55 32.48 142.48
4 82541.56 82669.32 2500 0.70 RIGHT 50 50 27.76 127.76
iii. bridges:
There are 13 Minor Bridges and 1 Major Bridges on Virar – Vaitarna section and the
MINOR BRIDGES:
Sr. Bridge
No. No.
1 103 SAH - KLV 76/22-24 1x4.56
2 103A SAH - KLV 77/2-4 1x0.23
3 104 SAH - KLV 77/8-10 1x1.68
4 105 SAH - KLV 77/18-20 1x0.46
5 106 SAH - KLV 77/24-26 6x0.90
6 107 SAH - KLV 78/6-8 3x0.90
7 108 SAH - KLV 78/24-26 1X1.68
8 109 SAH - KLV 79/6-8 1x3.05
9 110 SAH - KLV 79/20-22 2X2.97
10 111 SAH - KLV 80/6-8 1X3.05
11 112 SAH - KLV 80/20-22 1x6.02
12 113 SAH - KLV 80/30-81/2 1x1.83
13 114 SAH - KLV 81/10-12 1x3.05

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
Extension of above bridges to accommodate the proposed DN LL & UP LL are

required .
MAJOR BRIDGES:
No. stations No.
1 SAH – KLV 115 82/6-8 3 x 6.10 Taki Bridge
Construction of new Bridge is required at the above location.
Level Crossing Gate No. 42 A is located at North End of Saphale Station at Km

76.259 (76/10-12) between Saphale – Kelve Road section. DFCIL has proposed ROB
in lieu of this level crossing gate in their proposal of Dedicated Freight Corridor
which is parallel to the existing lines on East side.
Level Crossing Gate No. 44 is located at Km 80.479 (80/16 – 18) between Saphale –
Kelve Road section. DFCIL has proposed RUB in lieu of this level crossing gate in
their proposal of Dedicated Freight Corridor which is parallel to the existing lines on
East side.
DFCIL authorities need to be approached to keep additional space/length under
proposed ROB/RUB to accommodate two tracks of new lines between Virar to
Dahanu Road while preparing/approving GADs.
side between SAH – KLV section.
vi. REQUIRED MODIFICATION/ALTERATION AT KELVE ROAD:
As per Western Railway Working Time Table No. 87 effective from 1 st July 2012, Kelve
Road station is at 82.55 Km from Churchgate.

ALIGNMENT PLANNING

The details of Platforms are as follows;
 Platform No. 1: Side Platform on UP & DN Common Loop. 284 m long.
 Island Platform No. 2 & 3:
 West side of Island Platform is Platform No. 2 on DN Main Line
 East side of Island Platform is Platform No. 3 on UP Main Line
Island Platform No. 2& 3 is 524 m long and no modification or extension is required.
Platform No. 1 is 284 m and modification has been proposed as follows;
 Proposed alignment of suburban corridor (VR – DRD section) is on West side
of Platform No. 1. Thus it is proposed to widen Platform No. 1 to 10.3 m and
extend towards North 46 m so that total length of Island Platform is 330 m.
 New Side Platform of 330 m length and 7 m wide is proposed on West side of
the proposed DN LL (VR – DRD).
 Proposed Change in Platform No.;

 Platform No. 1: New side Platform on West side for DN LL
 Island Platform No. 2 & 3: Island Platform West side is Platform No. 2
for UP LL and East Side is Platform No. 3 for DN & UP Common Loop.
for DN ML and East Side is Platform No. 5 for UP ML.
FOOT OVER BRIDGE: One FOB is located at 100 m from south End of Platform
No. 1, connecting to Island Platform No. 2 / 3 and further extended to east side with
landing. This FOB is required to be extended towards west to new side Platform No.
1 on DN LL

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
STATION BUILDING & OTHER STRUCTRES: Station building is located on

West side of the existing Platform No. 1 and dismantling & relocation is required for
the proposed quadrupling of lines.
In addition to this dismantling & relocation of Relay Room, IPS Room and Shop on
Platform No. 1 is also required. West side of station there are Railway Quarters
coming on the proposed alignment of tracks requiring dismantling & relocation.
vii. LAND ACQUISITION: Land acquisition required for quadrupling between Saphale –
Kelve Road sections is as follows;
FROM TO (m²)
3 SAH – KLV 76.800 79.500 2700 27000 KARWALA
4 SAH – KLV 80.000 81.200 1200 12000 MAKANSAR
TOTAL  3900 39000
Makunsar has been identified between Saphale & Kelve Road stations for
3.14.4 KELVE ROAD TO PALGHAR:

Kelve Road to Palghar is 8.3 Km and proposed alignment of track for quadrupling is
on West side of existing DN Main Line. Modification/alteration required for proposed
The proposed alignment on West side after Kelve Road shall infringe the existing
North Dead End Track from Point No. 113 on DN & UP Common Loop. Thus it is

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
proposed to dismantle the crossover Point No. 113 & Pt No. 114 on DN ML and
relocate at 73 m ahead (Towards VR End).
Dead End on North Dead End Track to be shifted towards South by 158 m and track
of 158 m to be dismantled. The length of track from the relocated SRJ of Point No.
113 to the relocated Dead End is 146m.
ii. CURVATURES:
On Kelve Road to Palghar section 16 curves are proposed on two lines (DN LL & UP
LL) and the Maximum curvature proposed is 1° (1750 m radius). Details curve are as
follows;

1 82909.17 83048.72 2000 0.88 LEFT 50 50 39.55 139.35
2 83422.10 83508.35 3500 0.5 RIGHT 30 30 26.25 86.25
3 83590.34 83733.47 2000 0.88 LEFT 55 55 33.13 143.13
4 83793.08 83931.78 2000 0.88 RIGHT 55 55 28.70 138.70
5 83948.66 84085.47 2000 0.88 RIGHT 55 55 26.81 136.81
6 84160.76 84295.87 2000 0.88 LEFT 55 55 35.11 135.11
7 87717.95 87814.55 1750 1.00 LEFT 25 25 46.60 96.60
8 87899.24 88037.77 2000 0.88 RIGHT 55 55 28.54 138.54
9 88813.22 88947.77 2000 0.88 RIGHT 55 55 24.55 134.55
10 89011.08 89144.00 2000 0.88 LEFT 55 55 22.93 132.93
11 89377.16 89478.45 3500 0.5 LEFT 30 30 41.29 101.29
12 89584.74 89673.19 3500 0.5 LEFT 30 30 28.45 88.45
13 89693.71 89794.77 3500 0.5 RIGHT 30 30 41.07 101.07
14 90016.86 90169.68 1750 1.0 RIGHT 60 60 32.82 152.82
15 90314.66 90456.51 2500 0.70 LEFT 50 50 41.86 141.86
16 90611.90 90694.20 5000 0.35 RIGHT 30 30 22.31 82.31
iii. bridges:
There are 10 Minor Bridges and 2 Major Bridges on Kelve Road - Palghar section and
the details are as follows;
MINOR BRIDGES:

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
Sr. Bridge
No. No.
1 116 KLV-PLG 82/18-20 1x3.05
2 117 KLV-PLG 83/8-10 1x0.45
3 118 KLV-PLG 83/12-14 1x6.10
4 120 KLV-PLG 84/28-30 1x1.83
5 121 KLV-PLG 85/14-16 1x6.02
6 122 KLV-PLG 85/30-86/2 1x3.05
7 123 KLV-PLG 86/22-24 1x3.05
8 124 KLV-PLG 87/2-4 1x0.61
9 124A KLV-PLG 87/26-28 1X0.46
10 126 KLV-PLG 88/24-26 3x5.48
Extension of above bridges to accommodate the proposed DN LL & UP LL is required
and proposed.
MAJOR BRIDGES:
No. stations No.
1 KLV - PLG 119 83/32 – 84/2 4 x 9.14
2 KLV - PLG 125 88/2-4 1 x 18.29
There are Three Level Crossing Gates No. 45, 46 & 46 A between Kelve Road –
Palghar section. The details are as follows;
1. Level Crossing Gate No. 45: Located at Km. 84.640 (84/18-20) & DFCIL has
proposed RUB at this location for Dedicated Freight Corridor.
2. Level Crossing Gate No. 46: Located at Km. 87.379 (87/12 – 14) & DFCIL has
3. Level Crossing Gate No. 46A: Located at Km. 90.211 (90/2 – 4) & DFCIL has
proposed ROB at this location for Dedicated Freight Corridor.
side between KLV – PLG section.
viii. REQUIRED MODIFICATION/ALTERATION AT PALGHAR:
Palghar station is at 90.92 Km from Churchgate.

ALIGNMENT PLANNING

 Platform No. 1: DN Main Line
 Island Platform No. 2 & 3:
 West side of Island Platform is Platform No. 2 on UP Main Line
 East side of Island Platform is Platform No. 3 on UP & DN Common
Loop.
Platform No. 1 is 428 m and Island Platform No. 2& 3 is 541 m long. Modification has
been proposed as follows;
of Platform No. 1. Thus it is proposed to widen Platform No. 1 to 10.3 m.
 New Side Platform of 330 m length and 7 m wide is proposed on West side of
the proposed DN LL (VR – DRD).
for UP LL and East Side is Platform No. 3 for DN ML.
for UP ML and East Side is Platform No. 5 for DN & UP Common Loop.

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
FOOT OVER BRIDGE: There are Two FOBs connecting East to Platforms.
Modifications required/proposed are as follows;
1. South End FOB: Located at 58 m from south End of Platform No. 1, connecting
to Island Platform No. 2 / 3 and further extended to east side with landing. FOB
column & landing existing on Platform No. 1 is required to be dismantled &
relocated to adhere with SOD stipulation. This FOB is required to be further
extended towards West side with landing on proposed new Platform.
2. North End FOB: Located at 212 m from south End of Platform No. 1, connecting
to Island Platform No. 2 / 3 and further extended to east side with landing. FOB
column & landing existing on Platform No. 1 is required to be dismantled &
relocated to adhere with SOD stipulation. This FOB is required to be further
extended towards West side with landing on proposed new Platform.
STATION BUILDING & OTHER STRUCTRES: Station building is located on
West side of the existing Platform No. 1 and dismantling & relocation is required for
the proposed quadrupling of lines.
In addition to this, 40 structures located o west side requires dismantling &
relocation. This includes, 29 quarters, 3 Toilets, Booking Office, RPF office, 2
Temples, 2 Pumprooms and 2 stalls on Platform No.1.
vii. Yard Remodelling:
Proposed alignment of new lines on west side of the DN ML and requires

dismantling of Down West Goods Loop and Good shed line. Existing layouts
connecting these lines with Main lines are also proposed for dismantling. The
connectivity to Tower Wagon shed is maintained in the proposed yard remodelling
proposed at south end of Palghar along with interconnectivity to existing main lines
as follows;
South End: DN LL to DN TH & DN TH to DN LL and UP TH to UP LL & UP LL to UP TH.
North End: DN LL to DN TH & UP TH to UP LL.
viii. LAND ACQUISITION: Land acquisition required for quadrupling between

Kelve Road – Palghar sections is as follows;

ALIGNMENT PLANNING

FROM TO (m²)
5 KLV – PLG 82.600 83.200 600 6000 KELVE
6 KLV – PLG 89.000 89.500 500 5000 MAHIM
TOTAL  1100 11000
ix. IDENTIFIED LOCATIONS FOR STATION IN THE SECTION IN FUTURE:
CHINTUPADA ROAD has been identified between Kelve Road to Palghar

stations for construction of new station on the VR-DRD suburban corridor. Proposed
alignment shall facilitate construction of new station without any track realignment
in future.
3.14.5 PALGHAR TO UMROLI:

Palghar to Umroli is 6.23 Km and proposed alignment of track for quadrupling is on
North End of Palghar yard modification proposed for interconnectivity of the

proposed new lines with existing main lines. Proposed insertion of 1 in 12 turnouts
shall facilitate the movement as DN LL to DN TH & UP TH to UP LL.

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
ii. CURVATURES:
On Palghar to Umroli section 11 curves are proposed on two lines (DN LL & UP LL)
and the Maximum curvature proposed is 0.88° (2000 m radius). Details curve are as
follows;
1 91097.74 91229.91 2500 0.70 RIGHT 50 50 22.17 122.17
2 91255.35 91394.53 2000 0.88 LEFT 55 55 29.18 139.18
3 92593.50 92736.80 2000 0.88 LEFT 55 55 33.30 143.30
4 92785.29 92928.96 2000 0.88 RIGHT 55 55 33.67 143.67
5 93273.23 93417.24 2000 0.88 RIGHT 55 55 34.01 144.01
6 93468.18 93612.05 2000 0.88 LEFT 55 55 33.87 143.87
7 94378.75 94518.70 2000 0.88 LEFT 55 55 29.95 139.95
8 94551.24 94684.51 2000 0.88 RIGHT 55 55 23.27 133.27
9 94820.60 94967.12 2000 0.88 RIGHT 55 55 36.53 146.53
10 95032.73 95171.84 2250 0.78 LEFT 55 55 29.11 139.11
11 95570.91 96945.24 5125 0.34 RIGHT 25 25 1324.33 1374.33
iii. bridges:
There are 9 Minor Bridges and 2 Major Bridges on Palghar Umroi section and the
MINOR BRIDGES:
Sr. Bridge
No. No.
1 129 PLG-UOI 91/26-28 1X1.68
2 130 PLG-UOI 92/6-8 1X1.83
3 131 PLG-UOI 92/14-16 1X1.51
4 132 PLG-UOI 93/2-4 1X3.05
Sr. Bridge
No. No.
5 133 PLG-UOI 93/16-18 2x5.99
6 134 PLG-UOI 93/22-24 1x3.02
7 137 PLG-UOI 94/30-0 1X3.05
8 138 PLG-BOR 96/6-8 1X3.00
9 139 PLG-BOR 96/16-18 3x5.33
Extension of above bridges to accommodate the proposed DN LL & UP LL is
required.
MAJOR BRIDGES:

ALIGNMENT PLANNING

No. stations No.
1 PLG – UOI 135 94/18-20 1 x 18.29
2 PLG – UOI 136 94/20-22 2 x 9.14
Level Crossing Gates No. 48 is located at Km. 95.246 (95/8-10) and DFCIL has
proposed ROB at this location for Dedicated Freight Corridor. DFCIL authorities
need to be approached to keep additional space under proposed ROB to
accommodate two tracks of new lines between Virar to Dahanu Road while
preparing/approving GADs.
side between PLG – UOI section.
vi. REQUIRED MODIFICATION/ALTERATION AT UMROLI:
Umroli station is at 97.15 Km from Churchgate.

 Platform No. 1: DN Main Line
 Platform No. 2: up Main Line
Modification to Platform No. 1 (290 M) has been proposed as follows;

ALIGNMENT PLANNING

convert as Island Platform.
 Proposed to extend Platform on either side by 20 m to make the length of
platform to 330 m.
Platform No. 2 (290 M) is proposed to be extended on either side by 20 m to
make the length of platform to 330 m.
New side Platform of 330 m in length and 7.00 m wide is proposed on West side
of proposed DN LL.No.
 Side Platform on East: Platform No. 4 for UP ML
FOOT OVER BRIDGE: One FOBs connecting existing Platforms 1 & 2 is located at
194 m from south end of Platform No. 1. FOB is required to be further extended
towards West side with landing on proposed new Platform.
STATION BUILDING & OTHER STRUCTRES: Station building, booking office
cum waiting room and toilet are located on west side are to be dismantled &
relocated.
Yard Remodelling:
No interconnectivity has been proposed with the existing lines at Umroli and no
yard modification/remodelling required.
vii. LAND ACQUISITION: No land acquisition is required.
KARALE ROAD has been identified between Palghar & Umroli stations for

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
The location is 33.254 Km from Virar.
3.14.6 UMROLI TO BOISAR:

Umroli to Boisar is 5.71 Km and proposed alignment of track for quadrupling is on
i. CURVATURES:
On Umroli to Boisar section 9 curves are on proposed two lines (DN LL & UP LL) and
the Maximum curvature proposed is 0.88° (2000 m radius). Details curve are as
follows;
1 97647.37 97779.62 3500 0.5 RIGHT 30 30 72.25 132.25
2 97831.99 97970.67 2250 0.78 LEFT 55 55 28.68 138.68
3 98329.64 98474.93 2000 0.88 LEFT 55 55 35.29 145.29
4 98522.43 98668.32 2000 0.88 RIGHT 55 55 35.89 145.89
5 99084.56 99176.97 5000 0.35 LEFT 25 25 42.41 92.41
6 99219.66 99309.51 4500 0.39 RIGHT 30 30 29.85 89.85
7 101235.15 101340.21 3500 0.50 LEFT 30 30 45.05 105.05
8 102073.39 102168.42 3500 0.50 LEFT 30 30 35.04 95.04
9 102544.54 102668.89 3500 0.5 RIGHT 30 30 64.35 124.35
ii. bridges:
There are 9 Minor Bridges and 2 Major Bridges on Umroli – Boisar section and the
MINOR BRIDGES:

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
Sr. Bridge
No. No.
1 140 UOI-BOR 97/4-6 1X0.76
2 144A UOI-BOR 100/18-20 1x3.05
3 145A UOI-BOR 101/6-8 1x0.23
4 145B UOI-BOR 101/18-20 1x0.30
5 145C UOI-BOR 102/6-8 1x0.53
and proposed.
MAJOR BRIDGES:
No. stations No.
1 UOI-BOR 143 99.375 1 x 18.29
2 UOI-BOR 144 99.813 3 x 12.80
iii. LEVEL CROSSINGS:
There is Two Level Crossing Gates No. 49 & 50 between Umroli – Boisar section. The
1. Level Crossing Gate No. 49: Located at Km. 97.618 (97/18-20) & DFCIL has
2. Level Crossing Gate No. 50: Located at Km. 99.003 (98/30 – 99/2) & DFCIL has
DFCIL authorities need to be approached to keep additional space under proposed
ROB to accommodate two tracks of new lines between Virar to Dahanu Road while
preparing/approving GADs.
iv. DEDICATED FRIEGHT CORRIDOR ALIGNMENT:
side between UOI – BOR section.
v. REQUIRED MODIFICATION/ALTERATION AT boisar:
Boisar station is at 102.86 Km from Churchgate.
PLATFORM MODIFICATIONS: The proposed new corridor at Boisar is on West
side of “UP Common Loop DN” Line. Proposed construction of new Platform and
modifications of existing Platforms are as detailed below;
 Platform No. 1: 341 m long Platform on UP Common Loop DN Line

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
 Island Platform No. 2 & 3: 562 m Long. Platform No. 2 on DN Main Line &
Platform No. 3 on DN Main Line
Modification to Platform No. 1 has been proposed as follows;

convert as Island Platform.
of proposed DN L.
No modification proposed for Island Platform No. 2&3.
for UP LL and East Side is Platform No. 3 for UP Common Loop DN.
 Island Platform 4&5: Island Platform West side is Platform No. 4 for DN
ML and East Side is Platform No. 5 for UP ML.
FOOT OVER BRIDGE: There are two FOBs at Boisar and the details &
modification required are as follows;

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
1. FOB at South End: FOB is located at 227 m from South End connecting existing
Island Platforms 2 & 3 with west side with ramp on Goods shed Platform. It is
proposed to provide Ramp of 48 m from this FOB to south end of existing
Platform No. 1 after widening and making Island Platform.
2. 2nd FOB: FOB is located at 110 m from South End of existing Platform No. 1. This
FOB connects Island Platform No. 2 & 3 with East side and west side on Platform
No. 1. This FOB is required to be further extended towards West side with
landing on proposed new Platform and also the existing column & landing on
Platform No. 1 to be relocated.
STATION BUILDING & OTHER STRUCTRES: Following structures located on
Platform No. 1 are required to be dismantled & relocated.
 Station Building
 Ticket Office
 SPM & IPS room
 Waiting Room
 Toilet
 One store room of 4.5 m x 2.75 m
 Railway quarter on west side of Platform No.1
 Good shed Platform
Yard Remodelling:
Good shed line and good shed located at South End of Boisar station, is required to
be dismantled due to the proposed two lines alignment on west side of “UP
Common Loop DN” line. The existing connectivity to the good shed line is proposed
for dismantling. New Goods Shed is proposed at south end of ROB at Km. 100.773.
Interconnectivity with existing main lines provided at South End for facilitating the
movements of DN LL to DN ML & UP ML to UP LL.
At North End one siding line takes off from “UP Common Loop DN” line for Atomic
Thermal Plant, which is not in use. This connectivity is required to be dismantled.
NEW GOODS SHED FACILITY:
Due to proposed Good shed at South End of Boisar station, new goods shed with 2
new lines, is proposed on West side at south end of ROB at Km. 100.773. Proposed
length of proposed Goods Shed Lines are; Line 1: 785 M & Line No. 2 853 m.

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
PROPOSED NEW GOODS SHED
v. LAND ACQUISITION: No land acquisition is required in this section.
vii. IDENTIFIED LOCATIONS FOR STATION IN THE SECTION IN FUTURE:
PANCHALI has been identified between Umroli & Boisar stations for construction
of new station on the VR-DRD suburban corridor. Proposed alignment shall facilitate
construction of new station without any track realignment in future. The location is
39.000 Km from Virar.

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
3.14.7 BOISAR TO VANGAON:

Boisar to Vangaon is 8.72 Km and proposed alignment of track for quadrupling is on
i. CURVATURES:
On Boisar to Vangaon section 8 curves are on proposed two lines (DN LL & UP LL) and
the Maximum curvature proposed is 0.88° (2000 m radius). Details curve are as
follows;

1 102869.18 102999.79 3000 0.58 LEFT 45 45 40.62 130.62
2 104433.27 104571.75 2000 0.88 LEFT 55 55 28.48 138.48
3 104642.71 104781.08 2000 0.88 RIGHT 55 55 28.37 138.37
4 105137.67 105278.99 2000 0.88 RIGHT 55 55 31.32 141.32
5 105340.63 105481.81 2000 0.88 LEFT 55 55 31.18 141.18
6 109378.19 109434.92 7000 0.25 RIGHT 15 15 26.74 56.74
7 111312.64 111451.29 2000 0.88 LEFT 55 55 28.66 138.66
8 111493.21 111618.24 2000 0.88 RIGHT 55 55 15.03 125.03
ii. bridges:
There are 14 Minor Bridges on Boisar – Vangaon section and the details are as
follows;
MINOR BRIDGES:
Sr. Bridge
No. No.
1 146 BOR- VGN 102/14-16 1X0.30
2 147 BOR- VGN 102/24-26 1X0.30
3 147A BOR- VGN 102/28-30 1x0.23
4 148 BOR- VGN 102/30-32 1x0.30
5 149 BOR- VGN 103/10-12 1x0.30
6 150 BOR- VGN 103/18-20 1x2.3
7 151 BOR- VGN 105/2-4 1x2.3
8 152 BOR- VGN 105/18-20 1x6.10
9 153 BOR- VGN 106/6-8 1x1.70
10 155 BOR- VGN 108/2-4 1x4.57
11 157 BOR- VGN 109/4-6 2x2.33
12 158 BOR- VGN 109/26-28 1x3.05
13 160 BOR- VGN 110/6-8 1x2.64
14 160A BOR- VGN 110/10-12 1x0.23

ALIGNMENT PLANNING

and proposed.
There is Four Level Crossing Gates No. 52, 53, 54 & 54 between Boisar – Vangoan
section. The details are as follows;
side between BOR - VGN section.
v. REQUIRED MODIFICATION/ALTERATION AT VANGAON:
Vangaon station is at 111.58 Km from Churchgate.
PLATFORM MODIFICATIONS: The proposed track at Vangoan is on West side
DN ML Line. Proposed construction of new Platform and modifications of existing
Platforms are as detailed below;
 Platform No. 1: 278 m long Platform on DN Main Line
 Island Platform No. 2 & 3: 420 m Long. Platform No. 2 on “UP Common Loop
DN” Line & Platform No. 3 on UP Main Line

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
Modification to Platform No. 1 has been proposed as follows;

convert as Island Platform. It is also proposed to extend the Platform by 52 m
to make it 300 m long.
of proposed DN L.
No modification proposed for Island Platform No. 2&3.
 Island Platform 4&5: Island Platform West side is Platform No. 4 for
“UP Common Loop DN” Line and East Side is Platform No. 5 for UP ML.
FOOT OVER BRIDGE: One FOB at Vangoan located at 128.3 m from South End of
Platform No. 1, connecting existing Island Platforms 2 & 3 and East side. This FOB is
required to be further extended towards West side with landing on proposed new
Platform.
STATION BUILDING & OTHER STRUCTRES: Following structures located on
Platform No. 1 are required to be dismantled & relocated.
 Station Building
 Booking Office
 Waiting Room
 2 Toilets
 One shop on Platform
 18 structures (Railway quarters) on west side of Platform No.1

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
 Temple
Yard Remodelling:
Interconnectivity with existing main lines are not proposed at Vangaon and no yard
modification proposed.
vi. LAND ACQUISITION: Land

FROM TO (m²)
1 BOR – VGN 103.500 104.200 700 7000 SURVALLE
vii. IDENTIFIED LOCATIONS FOR STATION IN THE SECTION IN FUTURE:
UNIVERSITY / WANJARWADA has been identified between Boisar – Vangoan

stations for construction of new station on the VR-DRD suburban corridor. Proposed
alignment shall facilitate construction of new station without any track realignment
in future. The location is 45.100 Km from Virar.

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
3.14.8 VANGAON TO DAHANU ROAD:

Vangaon to Dahanu Road is 12.20 Km and proposed alignment of track for
quadrupling is on West side of existing DN Main Line. Modification/alteration
required for proposed quadrupling are as follows;
i. CURVATURES:
On Vangaon – Dahanu Road section 17 curves are on proposed two lines (DN LL & UP
LL) and the Maximum curvature proposed is 0.88° (2000 m radius). Details curve are
as follows;
1 111996.07 112066.02 7000 0.25 LEFT 15 15 39.96 69.96
2 112300.01 112394.24 4000 0.44 RIGHT 30 30 34.23 94.23
3 112463.30 112602.37 2500 0.70 RIGHT 50 50 39.07 139.07
4 112660.24 112906.87 2500 0.70 LEFT 50 50 46.62 146.62
5 113811.43 113959.52 2000 0.88 LEFT 55 55 38.09 148.09
6 113999.94 114149.99 2000 0.88 RIGHT 55 55 40.05 150.05
7 114191.12 114327.93 2000 0.88 RIGHT 55 55 26.81 136.81
8 114393.65 114534.80 2000 0.88 LEFT 55 55 31.15 141.15
9 115379.52 116399.20 3500 0.5 LEFT 30 30 959.68 1019.68
10 118043.83 118186.34 2000 0.88 LEFT 55 55 32.51 142.51
11 118230.80 118389.19 2000 0.88 RIGHT 55 55 40.40 158.40
12 118460.53 118599.98 2500 0.70 RIGHT 50 50 39.45 139.45
13 118640.41 118796.14 2500 0.70 LEFT 50 50 56.01 156.01
14 120509.29 120653.50 2000 0.88 LEFT 55 55 34.21 144.21
15 120699.09 120843.99 2000 0.88 RIGHT 55 55 34.90 144.90
16 121019.90 121097.13 5000 0.35 RIGHT 25 25 27.22 77.22
17 121687.76 121774.35 3500 0.50 RIGHT 25 25 36.59 86.59
ii. bridges:
There are 14 Minor Bridges on Boisar – Vangaon section and the details are as
follows;
MINOR BRIDGES:
Sr. Bridge
No. No.
1 164 VGN-DRD 115/14-16 1x9.15
2 167 VGN-DRD 119/8-10 1x1.78
3
168
VGN-DRD 119/20-22 1x0.71
4 172 VGN-DRD 123/14-16 1x3.05

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
Proposed quadrupling is being terminated at Km. 121.556, Bridge No. 172 located
123/14 – 16 is not included for extension/rebuilding. Other 3 Minor bridges are
required to be extended to accommodate the proposed DN LL & UP LL is required
and proposed.
MAJOR BRIDGES:
No. stations No.
1 VGN – DRD 161 111/38- 112/2 2 x 6.09
2 VGN – DRD 163 113/22-26 3 x 18.29
3 VGN – DRD 166 118/2-4 3 x 18.29
4 VGN – DRD 169 120/16-20 6 x 18.29
Level Crossing Gates No. 55 is located at Km. 120.148 (120/1 – 3) between Vangoan –
Dahanu Road section. No proposal for construction of ROB/RUB in lieu of level
crossing made by DFCIL as the proposed alignment of DFC is parallel to existing lines
up to Km. 118.20 after that takes off towards east. As per Policy new ROB is proposed
in lieu of this level crossing No. 55.
side between VNG - DRD section up to Km. 118.20 and further it takes off towards
east.
v. REQUIRED MODIFICATION/ALTERATION AT DAHANU ROAD:
Dahanu Road station is at 123.78 Km from Churchgate.
PROPOSED TERMINATION OF QUARDUPLING AT KM. 122.103: The

proposed track is being proposed to be terminated at Km. 122.103 Km ahead of
take off point to Reliance Energy sidings ;

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
i. At Dahanu Road station EMU Island Platform No. 4/5 exist at East side, where
as the alignment of proposed track is on west side from Virar to Dahanu Road.
ii. South End of Dahanu Road station following loop lines exists on either side of
Main Lines;
 On West side of DN ML:
1. Goods siding (98 m clear)
2. Common Goods Loop Line No. 1 (CSR 686 m)
3. Up – Down Goods Loop Line No. 2 (CSR 717 m)
 On East side of UP ML:
1. Up – Down Goods Loop Line No. 3 (CSR 869 M)
2. Up – Down Goods Loop Line No. 4 (CSR 686 M)
3. Up – Down Goods Loop Line No. 5 (CSR 686 M) with Goods
Platform on East.
If the lines are taken ahead of the take off point to Reliance Energy Siding, 2 Up
– Down Goods Loop lines have to be dismantled. In addition complete yard
remodelling of required along with relocation of take off points to siding.
iii. Existing Platforms at Dahanu Road station are as follows;
 Platform No. 1: Side Platform (589 M) on DN Main Line and Station building
& other structures located on Platform required to be dismantled &
relocated.
 Island Platform No. 2/3: West side is Platform No. 2 (599 M) on UP ML and
East side Platform No. 3 (557 m) on Up & DN Loop Line.
 Island Platform No. 4/5: This Island Platform (285 m) is being utilised for
terminating/originating the MEMU services at Dahanu Road. West side is
Platform No. 4 on Running Line No. 5 Common Loop. East side is Platform
No. 5 on Running Line No. 6 Common Loop.

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
If the proposed lines are taken to station, new Platform is required to be

constructed with dismantling & relocating the existing structures.
iv. ROB is located at south end of Platform and the space available is 13.7 m from
DN ML towards west and 5.1 m from Running Line 5 towards East. Thus
additional space for quadrupling is required to be created in ROB.
Considering the above it is proposed to terminate the proposed lines at Km.
122.103 and connectivity to Island Platform No. 4/5 (EMU) is proposed by insertion
of layouts.
PLATFORM MODIFICATIONS: EMU Island Platform No. 4/5 used for

terminating/originating the MEMU services at Dahanu Road is 285 m long and
extension by 35 m is proposed towards North for making it 330 m long.
FOOT OVER BRIDGE: There are two FOBs and no modifications proposed as the
existing Island Platform No. 4/5 is being proposed for terminating/originating EMU
service at Dahanu Road.
STATION BUILDING & OTHER STRUCTRES: No dismantling & relocation of
station building & other structures are proposed.
Yard Remodelling:

ALIGNMENT PLANNING
Interconnectivity with existing main lines are proposed to facilitate the movement
to Island Platform No. 4/5 by insertion of 8 sets of 1 in 12 layouts ahead of the
taking off points to Reliance Energy sidings.
v. LAND ACQUISITION:

FROM TO (m²)
8 VNG - DRD 111.800 112.500 700 7000 KAPSEE
9 VNG – DRD 112.500 114.582 2082 20820 ASANGAON
10 VNG – DRD 114.522 118.045 3463 35630 ASANGAON
11 VNG – DRD 118.045 118.200 155 1550 PALLE
TOTAL  6398 63980
vi. IDENTIFIED LOCATIONS FOR STATION IN THE SECTION IN FUTURE:
BSES COLONY has been identified between Vangoan – Dahanu Road stations for
The location is 61.100 Km from Virar.
3.15 STABLING LINES:

10 stabling sidings with 330 m length stable 15 car EMU rakes have been proposed
between Virar – Dahanu Road stations. The details are as follows;
3.15.1 VIRAR: 3 stabling sidings feasible to stable 4 Nos. of 15 Car EMU rakes have been
proposed on West side of the proposed new Loop. CSR of each stabling siding are as
follows;
Stabling Siding No. 1: 670 m CSR – feasible to stable 2 Rakes of 15 Car EMU.

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Stabling Siding No. 2: 533 m CSR – feasible to stable 1 Rake of 15 Car EMU. (Feasible to
stable 2 rakes of 12 Car EMU rakes)
Stabling Siding No. 3: 533 m CSR – feasible to stable 1 Rake of 15 Car EMU. (Feasible to
stable 2 rakes of 12 Car EMU rakes)
PROPOSED STABLING SIDINGS AT VIRAR

3.15.2 boisar: 1 stabling siding of 940 m feasible to stable 2 Nos. of 15 Car EMU rakes have
been proposed on West side of the proposed DN LL after dismantling of Goods Shed
Platform. Till rakes are converted into 15 car EMU rakes, it is feasible to stable 3 rakes
of 12 Car EMUs on this stabling siding.
PROPOSED STABLING SIDING AT BOISAR

3.15.3 DAHANU ROAD: 4 stabling sidings of 345 m CSR feasible to stable 15 Car EMU rake
have been proposed on West side of the proposed DN LL. The stabling sidings are
proposed ahead of the take off point to Reliance Power Siding. The sidings are
located at the proposed identified location of future station “BSES COLONY”.

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PRE – FEASIBILITY STUDY OF PROPOSED QUARDUPLING OF VIRAR – DAHANU ROAD SECTION

3.2 GENRAL DETAILS

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Figure 1.1: Proposed Virar- Dahanu Road Corridor

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iii. Minor Bridges  273.60 m

3.5.1 IMPORTANT BRIDGES:

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3.5.2 MAJOR BRIDGES:

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3.5.3 MINOR BRIDGES:

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3.6 LEVEL CROSSINGS:

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6 46A VR – BL PLG 90/2-4 ROB

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Level Crossing DFC Proposal

2 2 VR-VTN 66/20-68/22 80 2050 0-33'42'' 3109 LH

3 3 VTN-SAH 70/28-73/0 50 2110 0-44'45'' 2286 LH

4 4 SAH-KLV 77/24-80/30 60 3250 0-19'19'' 5425 RH

5 4A KLV-YD 81/16-81/20 80 180 0-30'00'' 3500 RH

6 4B KLV-YD 81/24-81/30 80 180 0-30'00'' 3500 LH

7 4C KLV-YD 83/4-83/10 40 130 0-30'00'' 3500 RH

8 4D KLV-YD 83/12-83/18 40 130 0-30'00'' 3500 LH

9 5 PLG-BOR 95/10-96/28 60 1530 0-19'19'' 5425 RH

10 5A BOR-YD 101/4-8 40 160 0-30'00'' 3500 RH

11 5B BOR-YD 101/8-14 40 160 0-30'00'' 3500 LH

12 5G BOR-YD 102/22-28 40 160 0-30'00'' 3500 LH

13 5H BOR-YD 102/28-34 40 160 0-30'00'' 3500 RH

14 6 VGN-DRD 114/28-116/2 30 1075 0-30'00'' 3493 LH

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TABLE No: 3.8: VIRAR – DAHANU ROAD SECTION: CURVES ON UP ROAD

1 1 VR-VTN 60/25-63/15 80 2050 0-30'00'' 3475 LH

2 2 VR-VTN 66/19-68/21 80 2050 0-33'42'' 3109 RH

3 3 VTN-SAH 70/27-73/0 50 2110 0-44'45'' 2286 RH

4 4 SAH-KLV 77/23-80/29 60 3250 0-19'19'' 5425 LH

5 4A KLV-YD 81/17-21 40 120 0-30'00'' 3500 RH

6 4B KLV-YD 82/1-3 40 130 0-30'00'' 3500 RH

7 4C KLV-YD 82/19-23 40 130 0-30'00'' 3500 RH

8 4D KLV-YD 83/11-17 40 130 0-30'00'' 3500 RH

9 5 PLG-BOR 95/9-96/27 60 1530 0-19'00'' 5425 RH

10 5A BOR-YD 101/3-9 40 150 0-30'00'' 3500 RH

11 5B BOR-YD 101/9-15 40 150 0-30'00'' 3500 LH

12 5C BOR-YD 101/15-21 40 180 0-30'00'' 3500 RH

13 5D BOR-YD 101/21-27 40 180 0-30'00'' 3500 LH

14 5E BOR-YD 102/5-13 40 170 0-30'00'' 3500 LH

15 5F BOR-YD 102/13-19 40 170 0-30'00'' 3500 RH

16 5G BOR-YD 102/21-27 40 160 0-30'00'' 3500 LH

17 5H BOR-YD 102/27-33 40 160 0-30'00'' 3500 RH

18 1 VGN-YD 110/15-21 30 154 0-30'00'' 3493 LH

19 2 VGN-YD 110/21-27 30 154 0-30'00'' 3493 RH

20 3 VGN-YD 110/31-111/7 30 154 1-0'00'' 1750 LH

21 4 VGN-YD 111/5-11 30 154 1-0'00'' 1750 RH

22 5 VGN-YD 111/19-25 30 154 1-0'00'' 1750 LH

23 6 VGN-YD 111/25-31 30 154 1-0'00'' 1750 RH

24 7 VGN-YD 112/0-5 30 154 0-30'00'' 3493 LH

25 8 VGN-YD 112/5-11 30 154 0-30'00'' 3493 RH

26 6 DRD-VGN 114/27-116/1 30 1075 0-30'00'' 3493 RH