Navi Mumbai railway stations to get escalators & lifts soon

The railway stations in Navi Mumbai that saw a sharp rise in footfall in the recent years will soon get escalators or lif ts, informed Rajana Vichare, member of the parliament from Thane af ter he visited 11 railway stations in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday. During his visit, senior railway and City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) officials were present.

Over a period, the population of Navi Mumbai has risen and people from adjoining areas have been visiting the city. However, the facilities at railway stations have remained the same.

Vichare, on Wednesday, visited 11 railway stations that see the maximum footfall. He said that ever y station in Navi Mumbai will get either an escalator or lif t. “The consultant has already been appointed,” said Vichare. He added that when Mumbai can get such infrastructure, why not Navi Mumbai.

During the visit, Vichare came across the pathetic condition of toilets due to poor maintenance and cleanliness. The MP said that there is always confusion about who is maintaining the railway stations —CIDCO or the Railways— in Navi Mumbai. “The matter has been discussed at the chief minister level and the issue will be soon sorted out,” said Vichare. At present, railway stations in Navi Mumbai are maintained by CIDCO.