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Mumbai Central
मुंबई सेंट्रल Indian Railway Station
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| Location | |
| District | Mumbai city district |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Elevation | MSL + 3m |
| Station Info & Facilities | |
| Station type | Junction Station |
| Structure | Standard (on ground station) |
| Station status | Functioning |
| Operation | |
| Code | BCT |
| Division(s) | Mumbai |
| Zone(s) | Western Railway |
| Platform(s) | 5 |
| History | |
| Opened | 31 December 1930 |
| Electrified | 31 December 1930 |
| Mumbai Central मुंबई सेंट्रल Mumbai Suburban Railway station |
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| Station statistics | |
| Lines | Western Line |
| Structure | Standard on-ground station |
| Other information | |
| Opened | 31 December 1930 |
| Electrified | 31 December 1930 |
| Code | BC |
| Owned by | Ministry of Railways, Indian Railways |
| Fare zone | Western Railways |
Mumbai Central (Marathi: मुंबई सेंट्रल), previously known as Bombay Central, is a major intercity railway station in Mumbai and also a station on the Western Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway. It was designed by the British architect Claude Batley. It serves as the terminal for several long distance trains operated by Western Railway. The station is located in south Mumbai and the area around the station is known by the same name. Trains depart from here to various destinations in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Delhi. Mumbai Rajdhani, one of Indian Railways' most prestigious trains departs from here for New Delhi.
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The Bombay Baroda Central India Rail organization has extended its reach from Baroda to Pathankot via Delhi. The existing Colaba-Ballard Pier Railway Station proved insufficient in meeting the demands of a growing population which led the government to make plans for the construction of Bombay Central.
In addition to these, some passenger trains and holiday special trains also depart from Mumbai Central.
The station is divided into two parts. The eastern half of the station serves long distance trains operated by Indian Railways while the western half serves commuter trains running on the Churchgate-Virar suburban section of Western Railways. The mainline section has five high level platforms terminating in a large concourse on the southern end. The suburban section has four high level platforms. All the platforms are connected by Foot Overbridges and the mainline platforms are wheelchair accessible from the south end.
There is a large Passenger Reservation Center located on the east side of the mainline station which has several ticket windows. Tickets between any two stations in India on any train offering reserved accommodation can be purchased from this facility. There are many Unreserved Ticket Counters in the main concourse for purchasing unreserved tickets for immediate travel on express and passenger trains starting from Mumbai Central. The west and south exits of suburban section of the station have ticket windows for purchasing tickets for travel on the suburban trains. Suburban train tickets can also be purchased from Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) located at several locations in the station premises.
The concourse on the mainline side has a McDonalds outlet and an outlet of Rajdhani chain of restaurants (not to be confused with the train, Rajdhani Express) serving authentic Indian food.
Western Railway, has commissioned Bellasis Rail Café at Mumbai Central local station premises. This café is located on the 1st floor near Bellasis Road over Bridge connecting Mumbai Central station near the south end booking office. Looking to the footfalls of suburban commuters and paucity of time at this station, all items in this café will be available in proper food packets, with ready to take away facility.
Besides, there are several stalls in the concourse and on the suburban platforms serving snacks, chips, bottled water and cold drinks (soda). There are book stalls in the main concourse and on the suburban platforms selling newspapers, magazines and other reading material. Train timetables are also available at the book stalls. Restrooms (toilets) are available in the concourse on the mainline side.
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| Next station south: Grant Road |
Mumbai Suburban Railway : Western Line | Next station north: Mahalaxmi railway station |
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| Stop No: 5 | KM from start: 4.48 | Platforms: 4 | ||
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