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What about us, ask commuters in packed Thane
Updated On: 27 November, 2023 07:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
After central scheme’s announcement in February, work has begun at CSMT but Thane continues to wait; Central Railway says plans are still in the works
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There have been a host of measures to manage crowds at Thane but none has been enough
Despite the Central Railway’s (CR) ongoing efforts to revamp historical stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, Thane railway station is yet to reap the fruits of renovation. The first station to witness a locomotive run in India, Thane station is struggling to accommodate the 5,00,000 commuters and over 1,300 trains daily.
The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme envisions revamping railway stations having historical significance into passenger-friendly hubs. While the work to revamp Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) has begun, the Railway Board has not given any official confirmation on initiating work at Thane. While the notification for the revamp under the central scheme was issued on February 10, 2023, the delay raises concerns about the planning, bidding process, and passenger safety at a chaotic station.
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