Borivali may not have driverless trains like London or Tokyo, but it has now entered the same global league as some of the world’s most complex urban rail hubs when it comes to train operations. With the commissioning of the Siemens Westrace MK-II interlocking system, Borivali now operates Mumbai’s largest and most advanced signalling setup.
The station has replaced its ageing relay-based system with the largest Electronic Interlocking (EI) network in the Mumbai suburban railway. The new system controls 381 train routes, manages 90 track points across seven running lines and is operated through dual 65-inch 8K display screens.
Upgraded signalling room now resembles a modern mission-control centre, capable of handling dense train movements with greater speed, precision and safety. “The new system manages hundreds of routes, points and signals across multiple running lines, significantly improving operational reliability and safety,” a WR spokesperson said.
Key features of Borivli’s new signalling system
381 operational routes
56 signals
90 points
123 track circuits across seven running lines
Dual 65-inch 8K control screens