Mumbai: Vilas Sopan Wadekar assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) on February 1, 2025. In his address to the MRVC team, he shared his vision and plans for a safer, more sustainable, and comfortable suburban travel experience in Mumbai. A 1991-batch officer of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE), Wadekar previously served as Director (Technical) at MRVC.
Wadekar is an alumnus of Amravati University, where he topped his class in Civil Engineering and was awarded three gold medals. He holds a Master’s degree in Civil-Structural Engineering with first-class distinction.
With over three decades of experience in project planning, procurement, operations, and administration within Indian Railways and its Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Wadekar has contributed significantly to several landmark railway infrastructure projects. In 2019, he was empanelled as a Joint Secretary to the Government of India, recognizing his technical expertise and leadership abilities.
Wadekar has played a key role in planning and executing large-scale projects, including civil, electrical, and signaling & telecommunication works, with over 15 years of experience in the Mumbai suburban railway network. His strategic vision and leadership are expected to further MRVC’s mission of modernizing Mumbai’s suburban railway network and enhancing commuter services.
During his tenure, Wadekar has successfully led major projects, including the Tane-Diva 5th & 6th Line, addressing a critical gap in the suburban network, and the Udhana-Jalgaon Doubling with Electrification, enhancing connectivity and capacity.
