As MRVC steps into another year, it continues to lead from the front in developing sustainable and commuter-focused urban transport infrastructure
FinTech BizNews Service
Mumbai, July 13, 2025: Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd. (MRVC), a joint venture of the Ministry of Railways and the Government of Maharashtra, celebrated its 26th Foundation Day on 12th July, 2025.
Delivering the keynote address on the occasion, Shri Vilas Sopan Wadekar, Chairman & Managing Director, MRVC, reaffirmed the Corporation’s unwavering resolve to transform Mumbai’s suburban railway system into a world-class, commuter-centric network. “We are not just building tracks—we are building trust, resilience, and a sustainable future for millions of daily commuters,” he remarked. Shri Wadekar also shared the strategic roadmap of MRVC’s ongoing, proposed and under-planning/under-study projects, with an emphasis on capacity enhancement and infrastructure modernisation. Shri Wadekar highlighted MRVC’s key focus areas, including Mission Zero Deaths, flood mitigation, Communication-Based Train Control System (CBTC) implementation through Kavach 5 and intermodal integration—all aligned with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of Viksit Bharat.
Providing a technical perspective, Shri Rajeev Srivastava, Director (Projects) shed light on the executional complexities of working within Mumbai’s highly constrained urban context. “We work in one of the world’s most demanding rail environments. Every milestone achieved is a result of collaborative engineering, smart planning, and round-the-clock dedication,” he stated.
MRVC’s former CMDs, MDs, and Directors—Shri R.S. Varshney, Dr. P.C. Sehgal, Shri Prabhat Sahai, Shri H.B. Singh, Smt. Shobhna Jain, Shri Ravi Agarwal were felicitated on the occasion. Shri B.K. Gangte, CVO, was also present amongst the dignitaries. Shri Vinod Mehra, GM (Elect) in his address formally welcomed the guests, while Shri Sunil Udasi, Chief Public Relations Officer, delivered the vote of thanks.
A specially produced short film on MRVC’s infrastructure work, highlighting completed and upcoming projects for the year. The celebration was further enriched by a vibrant cultural performance by the Central Railway cultural team, bringing energy and colour to the occasion. The celebration concluded with a renewed pledge to enhance safety, capacity, punctuality and commuter comfort across Mumbai’s suburban railway network. As MRVC steps into another year, it continues to lead from the front in developing sustainable and commuter-focused urban transport infrastructure, supporting the growth of Mumbai and the aspirations of a developed India.
