Railway Minister's Hands-on Mumbai Journey: Boosting The City's Rail Network

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw engaged with Mumbai's daily commuters on a local train ride, inspected key stations, and reviewed several ongoing railway projects aimed at improving the city's rail network. Vaishnaw's visit also included plans to redevelop Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, promising enhanced commuter experiences and increased capacity.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw undertook a hands-on journey through Mumbai's bustling local train network on Friday, mingling with everyday commuters.

Vaishnaw embarked from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus at 2:34 pm, travelling 27 km to Bhandup station where he arrived at 3:18 pm. The minister, in the city for an awards function, took the second class coach of an Ambernath-bound slow local train.

During the ride, the minister fielded requests from commuters for more train services and improvements to tackle frequent disruptions. Vaishnaw highlighted 12 critical projects underway in the Mumbai metropolitan region, amounting to Rs 16,240 crore, poised to add over 301 kilometers to one of the densest rail networks globally. He assured that these projects, including several new lines and elevated corridors, will significantly enhance the commuting experience and capacity.

(With inputs from agencies.)