Shri Vilas Sopan Wadekar Appointed as CMD of MRVC
Mumbai: Shri Vilas Sopan Wadekar has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC), taking over from Shri Subhash Chand Gupta, who is set to retire on January 31, 2025. Currently serving as the Director (Technical) at MRVC, Shri Wadekar is a distinguished officer from the 1991 batch of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE).
An alumnus of Amravati University, Shri Wadekar excelled in Civil Engineering, achieving the highest marks across all branches and earning three gold medals. He also holds a Master’s degree in civil-Structural Engineering, graduating with first-class distinction. With over thirty years of extensive experience in project planning, procurement, operations, and administration within Indian Railways and its Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), he has made significant contributions to numerous landmark railway infrastructure initiatives.
In 2019, Shri Wadekar was appointed as a Joint Secretary to the Government of India, a testament to his technical acumen and leadership skills. He has been instrumental in the planning and execution of large-scale projects, encompassing civil, electrical, and signalling & telecommunication works, with more than 15 years of experience in the Mumbai suburban railway network. His strategic foresight and leadership are anticipated to advance MRVC’s objectives of modernizing Mumbai’s suburban railway system and improving commuter services.
Throughout his career, he has successfully overseen major projects, including:
• Thane-Diva 5th & 6th Line: Bridging a crucial gap in the suburban network.
• Udhana-Jalgaon Doubling with Electrification: Improving connectivity and capacity.
• MUTP-III: Led the planning, design, and approvals, securing forest clearances for the Virar-Dahanu Quadrupling and Borivali-Virar 5th & 6th Line projects.
• Trespass Control Works: Implemented at 12 suburban stations under MUTP-2A, enhancing commuter safety.
• Turbhe-Nerul Trans Harbour Line: Establishing a direct link between Thane and Panvel.
