The WR had since 2007 been planning an elevated rail corridor to decongest local trains. While the initial plan was to construct the corridor between Churchgate and Virar, officials decided to construct it between Bandra and Virar due to land acquisition issues. The cost was pegged at Rs 19,500 crore.
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