MUMBAI, May 18 -- More than two months after the general budget was announced, Indian Railways on Saturday finally revealed the quantum of funding that has been allotted to improve Mumbai's suburban rail in 2025-26. An amount of Rs.1,777 crore will be provided to the ongoing and proposed projects on Central and Western Railway, which is a 125% increase over the previous year's budget grant of Rs.789 crore. The projects are part of different phases of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP), a major initiative aimed at improving the expansion and capacity enhancement of Mumbai's suburban railway system. The state government will contribute an equal amount, ensuring a good infusion of funds that will accelerate the progress of crucial rail projects aimed at easing congestion, improving connectivity, and enhancing passenger convenience. Officials from Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation, which is the implementing authority for MUTP projects, said that despite the scale of ongoing projects, there was no constraint of funds. "With this robust financial backing, key MUTP projects, including new corridors, station upgrades, and improved rail infrastructure, are progressing well, bringing commuters closer to a faster, safer, and more efficient suburban railway network," said Vilas Wadekar, chairman and MD of MRVC. The Rs.1,777 crore allocation by the railway ministry includes Rs.100 crore for MUTP-II, Rs.800 crore for MUTP-III, and Rs.877 crore for MUTP-IIIA. Central Railway has already begun station improvement works under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. htc...