Borivali station, the Western line's busiest stop
Borivali station (code BVI for mainline trains and BO on suburban boards) serves the northern Mumbai suburb of Borivali on the Western line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway. It is run by the Western Railway. Used by about 287,000 passengers a day, it is the busiest station on the western suburban line.
Two jobs in one station
- Suburban terminus: slow, semi-fast and fast locals all start and end here.
- Last city stop: Western Railway mail and express trains leaving Mumbai make their final city-limit halt at Borivali, so many north-Mumbai passengers board long-distance trains here instead of going to Mumbai Central or Bandra Terminus.
History
- February 1865: the station already appears in records, then called Berewla, Berewlee or Dysur.
- 1888: one dedicated "Borivli local" runs each way; by 1900 there are seven daily.
- 1913: Borivali and Virar are remodelled as the population grows.
- 5 January 1928: electric services open between Colaba and Borivali.
- 1936: the 25.75 km Borivali–Virar section is electrified.
- 4 February 2009: a commuter "rail roko" halts trains for hours, in protest at too few locals starting from Borivali.
- 4 June 2017: platforms are renumbered from west to east.
Tips for passengers
Because platforms were renumbered in 2017, older directions may point you to the wrong one; follow the current indicator boards. Plans to extend the Harbour line to Borivali have also moved forward, with the land survey completed by October 2022. Further north, the line continues to Vasai Road; to the south lie Andheri and Dadar.
Frequently asked questions
What is the code of Borivali station?
BVI for mainline trains and BO for suburban services.
Do express trains stop at Borivali?
Yes. It is the last city-limit stop for Western Railway mail and express trains leaving Mumbai.
Check timings on our train schedule page.