India, April 15 -- For Mumbai's suburban railway stations, the train to tomorrow just pulled in. And, thanks to exclusive access given to Hindustan Times, here's a glimpse into the futuristic upgrade that is currently underway at 36 stations.

The makeover, under the Union railway ministry's Amrit Bharat mission, will transform and, most importantly, elevate the daily commute. For millions of Mumbaiites who have long endured the cramped, outdated platforms and other facilities on both suburban railways, this transformation promises a world-class travel experience.

On April 11, Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw took stock of the progress, stating that the revamp would go a long way towards decongesting railway stations. The Amrit Bh...