India, April 7 -- The long-awaited integration of city's metro and suburban rail networks is finally gaining ground as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has proposed a series of foot overbridges (FOBs) that will physically connect key suburban railway stations with the upcoming Metro Lines 4 and 4A, which stretches from Wadala in central Mumbai to Kasarvadavali in Thane.

The proposed FOBs will link suburban railway stations to metro stations at Pant Nagar, Vikhroli, and Bhandup, enhancing commuter convenience across the Central Line. Another footbridge is planned to connect Metro Line 6 with Metro Line 3 at Aarey, enabling smoother interchanges between the east-west and north-south corridors of the city.

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