Mumbai Western Line Station List
The local train transport in Mumbai is divided into three sections: Western, Central, and Harbour lines. The western line is one of the most crowded sections as it serves the northern part of Mumbai which is densely populated. Moreover, the western line has popular railway stations known even by non-Mumbaikars. The famous film industry is located on the western line. In this post, I share the list of Mumbai western line train stations.
There are a total of 28 railway stations in the Mumbai western line
| Station Name | Station Code | Zone | Location |
| Churchgate | CCG | Western Railway | Churchgate |
| Marine Lines | MEL | Western Railway | Marine Lines |
| Charni Road | CYR | Western Railway | Charni Road |
| Grant Road | GTR | Western Railway | Grant Road |
| Mumbai Central | MMCT | Western Railway | Mumbai Central |
| Mahalaxmi | MX | Western Railway | Mahalaxmi |
| Lower Parel | PL | Western Railway | Lower Parel |
| Elphinstone Road | EPR | Western Railway | Elphinstone Road |
| Dadar | DDR | Western Railway | Dadar |
| Matunga Road | MMR | Western Railway | Matunga Road |
| Mahim Junction | MM | Western Railway | Mahim |
| Bandra | B | Western Railway | Bandra |
| Khar Road | KHAR | Western Railway | Khar Road |
| Santacruz | STC | Western Railway | Santacruz |
| Vile Parle | VLP | Western Railway | Vile Parle |
| Andheri | ADH | Western Railway | Andheri |
| Jogeshwari | JOS | Western Railway | Jogeshwari |
| Goregaon | GMN | Western Railway | Goregaon |
| Malad | MDD | Western Railway | Malad |
| Kandivali | KILE | Western Railway | Kandivali |
| Borivali | BVI | Western Railway | Borivali |
| Dahisar | DIC | Western Railway | Dahisar |
| Mira Road | MIRA | Western Railway | Mira Road |
| Bhayandar | BYR | Western Railway | Bhayandar |
| Naigaon | NIG | Western Railway | Naigaon |
| Vasai Road | BSR | Western Railway | Vasai Road |
| Nallasopara | NSP | Western Railway | Nallasopara |
| Virar | VR | Western Railway | Virar |
List of Mumbai Western Line stations with their distance from Churchgate station
| Station Name | Distance from Churchgate Station (in km) |
| Churchgate | 0 |
| Marine Lines | 1 |
| Charni Road | 2 |
| Grant Road | 3 |
| Mumbai Central | 4 |
| Mahalaxmi | 6 |
| Lower Parel | 7 |
| Elphinstone Road | 8 |
| Dadar | 9 |
| Matunga Road | 10 |
| Mahim Junction | 11 |
| Bandra | 13 |
| Khar Road | 14 |
| Santacruz | 15 |
| Vile Parle | 16 |
| Andheri | 18 |
| Jogeshwari | 20 |
| Goregaon | 22 |
| Malad | 24 |
| Kandivali | 26 |
| Borivali | 29 |
| Dahisar | 32 |
| Mira Road | 36 |
| Bhayandar | 40 |
| Naigaon | 44 |
| Vasai Road | 47 |
| Nallasopara | 52 |
| Virar | 56 |
| Station Name | Station Code | Zone | Location |
| Vaitarna | VTN | Western Railway | Palghar, Maharashtra |
| Saphale | SAH | Western Railway | Palghar, Maharashtra |
| Kelve Road | KLV | Western Railway | Palghar, Maharashtra |
| Palghar | PLG | Western Railway | Palghar, Maharashtra |
| Umroli | UOI | Western Railway | Palghar, Maharashtra |
| Boisar | BOR | Western Railway | Palghar, Maharashtra |
| Vangaon | VGN | Western Railway | Palghar, Maharashtra |
| Dahanu Road | DRD | Western Railway | Dahanu, Maharashtra |
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
How long is the western line in kilometers?
It is 123.78 km (76.91 mi) long.
Which is the most expensive place on the western line?
Churchgate, Dadar, Bandra, and Lower Parel have high real estate prices. But you can eat out here for cheap. Hotel prices are also quite high in the aforementioned areas.
Which is the most affordable place to buy a home on the western line?
Nalasopara is considered the most affordable place to live on the western line. Moreover, places like Palghar and Dahanu have cheap real estate, but these places are quite far from mainline Mumbai.
How much does it cost to go from one end to the other end of the western line?
A second-class ticket from Churchgate to Dahanu will cost ₹ 35, the same for the first class will cost ₹ 145, and AC local will cost ₹ 165.
Are there AC local trains on the western line?
Yes, there are a total of 79 AC local trains that operate between Churchgate and Virar. AC trains don’t go beyond Virar (towards Dahanu road).
Is the western line safe for women passengers?
The western line is considered safe for women passengers, but since it is heavily crowded there are instances of harassment periodically. The platforms are generally safe. Women are always advised to board the special women’s coach instead of the general one.
Is there an EMU car shed on the western line?
Yes, there are two EMU car sheds on the western line, one at Mumbai Central and the other at Kandivali.
