From designing and planning the alignment of Mumbai Metro’s Yellow Line-2 and Green Line-4 as an engineer with India’s premier rail planning body, RITES (Rail India Technical and Economic Service), to resisting pressure to push through an unviable monorail project in Kalyan more than a decade ago, he has largely remained a behind-the-scenes architect of Mumbai’s evolving transport network. A 1988-batch officer of the Indian Railways Service of Engineers (IRSE), Vivek Kumar Gupta today occupies one of the most consequential positions in the city’s transport ecosystem—general manager of both Central Railway (CR) and Western Railway (WR), the twin lifelines that move millions daily and operate among the most complex suburban train systems in the world. Gupta was also the chief of the bullet train, National High Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL), while making him a leader of all aspects of Mumbai's rail-based transport sector. At 58, Gupta has effectively turned out to be a virtual planner of Mumbai's upcoming transport network. He has now taken up the task of completing the jigsaw puzzle of incomplete rail lines and upgrading the city’s railway systems across both CR and WR, which operate some of the world’s most complex train networks. On January 18, a big piece of the puzzle – the fifth and sixth line corridors between Mumbai’s Bandra and Borivali – was completed. When asked if the metro network, once completed, will impact crowding patterns on the suburban railway, Gupta said, "The suburban system is the lifeline and it needs to be maintained in its best form. It will complement the metro network as it comes up slowly. The suburban trains will continue to be busy, hence there is huge investment in their upgrade and growth. The metro lines are so designed where traditionally there have been no railway trains." "The Mumbai suburban network is being levelled up to be integrated with the upcoming metro rail network," he added. Asked about what is being done to alleviate the problem of crowding as an immediate measure in addition to the new corridors coming up, he said WR and CR are working on plans to systematically increase the number of 15-car local trains. On CR, work is underway to expand platforms and upgrade infrastructure, while WR is doing it phase-wise on the Slow corridor. Work is on to introduce 15-car trains between Andheri and Bandra sections, followed by Dadar and Mumbai Central. There is also a plan to increase the number of air-conditioned (AC) local services on both CR and WR from January 26. 'Work in progress for new corridors beyond Kalyan' Asked about the upgrades on CR, Gupta said works are on at several places, including building new corridors beyond Kalyan, the Kalyan station remodelling works, and upgrades at Panvel. “We are in the middle of a makeover, and in the next few years, most of these projects will be completed. Elaborating on Kurla Station, he said the upgrade is proving tricky, but work has begun from the Tilak Nagar end of the station.” When asked about the monorail in Kalyan, he said the project was a proposed extension of Mumbai's Monorail system connecting Thane, Bhiwandi, and Kalyan. “I was one of the engineers with RITES working on the viability report and had assessed back then that it would garner low fare-box revenue and would not be sustainable. There were pressures, but we stuck to our guns, and the viability report by RITES indicated low fare-box revenue and high costs, suggesting a bus rapid transit system (BRTS) or metro would be better suited. Looking back today, we can say we were not wrong,” said Gupta.
22 January,2026 01:35 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. AklekarMumbai's mayor will be from the open women category, as per the reservation lottery drawn by the Urban Development Department on Thursday morning, clearing the way for the majority party to decide on the name of Mumbai's next mayor. According to UDD's laws for urban local bodies, each city's mayoral seat is reserved on a rotation for elected candidates from the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, open category, and women. The reservation is decided through a lottery that was conducted by the UDD at 11 am on Thursday for 29 municipal corporations across the state, where polls have been recently concluded. Parties will now be able to officially name their mayoral candidate for Mumbai by submitting a letter of intent to the municipal secretary in BMC. The Mahayuti alliance comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena won 118 seats in the 227-member municipal corporation on Thursday last week, placing the Mahayuti in a position to seat its mayor in Mumbai.
22 January,2026 01:27 PM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MSThe Maharashtra government will organise a simultaneous mass drill on patriotic songs in all schools across the state on January 26, 2026, School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse said on Monday. Addressing senior education officials through an online video conference, Bhuse said the programme would be conducted with great enthusiasm in schools of all managements and all mediums. He directed officials to complete all preparations in advance and to plan the event on a scale that reflects its global outreach. The minister instructed officials to ensure that students and teachers do not face any inconvenience during the programme. He also emphasised that public representatives, officials, villagers, farmers, women, children and other local residents should be encouraged to attend the event. Bhuse further directed that adequate publicity be given to the programme through electronic media, newspapers and All India Radio. During the interaction, the minister also reviewed preparations for the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations scheduled to begin on February 10. He stressed that students should be able to appear for the examinations in a fear-free and pleasant atmosphere. Schools were instructed to ensure the installation of CCTV cameras and all necessary infrastructure, and to make appropriate arrangements at examination centres for the convenience of students. Maharashtra State Board Chairman Trigun Kulkarni was present at the meeting. Deputy directors from various departments presented district-wise plans for the January 26 mass drill and assured the minister that the programme would be conducted in a high-quality and disciplined manner across the state. 366 students from BMC-run CBSE schools to appear for Class 10 board exams for first time As many as 366 students from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)-run schools affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will appear for the Class 10 board examinations for the first time this year. The students belong to 10 CBSE-affiliated BMC schools, which are part of the civic body’s education department. The CBSE Class 10 examinations will be held from February 17 to March 11, 2026. To prepare students for the examination, the BMC education department has initiated special practice sessions, mock tests and focused academic support. Students are being trained through practice question papers, while guidance from expert teachers from select private CBSE schools has also been sought to strengthen exam readiness. Under the guidance of BMC Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani and Additional Municipal Commissioner (Eastern Suburbs) Dr Avinash Dhakane, the civic body’s education department continues to expand and strengthen its academic initiatives. The BMC currently runs 18 CBSE-affiliated schools, offering education across eight languages — Marathi, Hindi, Urdu, English, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
22 January,2026 01:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAmid the race for the mayoral post in Kalyan-Domibivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) following the recently concluded Maharashtra civic polls, a new political twist emerged on Wednesday. Five corporators of the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) have now offered support to Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, which is in alliance with the BJP, news agency PTI reported. Shiv Sena Member of Parliament (MP) Shrikant Shinde made the claim about the MNS offering support to his party. The MNS corporators' decision to support the rival Shiv Sena faction in the KDMC mayoral post could be seen as a setback to Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT). The Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS fought the keenly watched January 15 elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) together. Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MP Sanjay Raut had earlier claimed that Raj Thackeray was "distraught" over the development in Kalyan-Dombivli, as it was not the official decision of his party. However, MNS leader Bala Nandgaonkar said the new equation appears to be part of an understanding at the local level, news agency ANI reported. In the 122-member KDMC, the Shiv Sena has emerged as the single largest party winning 53 seats, while its ally BJP stands second with 50 seats. With the support of five MNS corporators, there are now 108 members in the alliance. Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) have won 11, two, and one seats, respectively, in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Elections. Lottery for the mayoral post in Mumbai to be held on January 22 The lottery for the mayoral posts in Mumbai and 28 other civic bodies is scheduled to be held on January 22. The lottery determines the category for which the mayor's post will be reserved, such as general, women, SC, ST, and OBC categories. Once the category is announced, eligible candidates file their nominations. Talking to the media outside the Divisional Commissioner's office in Navi Mumbai, Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde said 53 corporators of his party have submitted a letter about the formation of a group in the civic body. Replying to a question, Eknath Shinde said, "Five corporators of the MNS, who have formed their group, declared their support for the Shiv Sena. But this is only between Shiv Sena and MNS, and not with any other party," as per PTI. When asked why the Shiv Sena needs the support of any other party when it contested the election with the BJP, he said the mayor will belong to the Mahayuti combine only. He also added, "Whichever party supports the Shiv Sena is welcome," adding that the MNS has supported the party for stability and development. The Kalyan MP further added, “In KDMC, the Shiv Sena, BJP and MNS will elect the mayor as a Mahayuti candidate, while in neighbouring Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation, the Shiv Sena, BJP, Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA), Secular Alliance of India (SAI) and independents will elect the mayor,” as per PTI. (With inputs from PTI and ANI)
22 January,2026 12:25 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondentA fire broke out at the godown of a foam products manufacturing company in Maharashtra's Palghar district on Thursday morning, officials said, reported news agency PTI. No casualties were reported so far, they said. The blaze was reported at around 9 am in the godown of Bhagwati Foam Ltd at Chintupada in the Mahim area of Palghar, district disaster management cell chief Vivekanand Kadam said, reported PTI. As per the company's website, it produces and distributes an extensive range of polyurethane foam products, catering to diverse applications such as mattresses, furniture, industrial uses and pillows, reported PTI. Two fire engines were rushed to the spot, and efforts were underway to bring the blaze under control, Kadam said. "No one was injured in the incident," the official said, reported PTI. The cause of the fire was not yet known. Five injured in LPG cylinder explosion at Dombivli In another incident, five persons were injured in an explosion caused by a leaking LPG cylinder at Navneet Nagar Complex in Dombivli East, a civic official said, reported PTI. The incident took place due to gas leakage at the house of Ketan Dedhia (35) around midnight on Monday, reported PTI. When Dedhia, who returned home late at night, switched on a light, there was a massive explosion due to accumulated cooking gas, said a fire brigade official. "The window panes and even grilles of his flat were blown off," he said, reported PTI. Dedhia suffered nearly 50 percent burn injuries and was shifted to the Sion hospital in Mumbai. His condition was reported to be serious but stable. Two neighbours, Mehul Vasad (40) and Vijay Ghor (45), sustained minor injuries. Their flat also suffered partial damage, reported PTI. Harish Lodhaya (50) and his seven-year-old son Parshwa Harish Lodhaya, who live on a lower floor, were injured when broken window glass and grilles fell on them while they were walking in the building premises, reported PTI. Authorities urged residents to regularly check domestic gas connections and ensure proper ventilation to prevent such incidents. Bus gutted in fire on highway in Mumbai; no casualty Meanwhile, a private bus was gutted in a fire on the Western Express Highway in Mumbai's Malad area on Tuesday morning, affecting traffic movement on the busy route for some time, officials said, reported PTI. There was no report of any casualty, they said. The fire brigade received information at around 10 am about the blaze in the Borivali-bound sleeper coach bus near a bridge in Malad (East), reported PTI. There were passengers onboard when the fire erupted in the front portion of the bus, and they were all safely evacuated, a civic official said. The exact number of passengers onboard was not yet known. Firefighters rushed to the spot and extinguished the blaze within 30 minutes, but by the time the entire bus was gutted. "No injuries were reported in the incident," the official said. Due to the fire, traffic on the Western Express Highway was affected for some time, according to officials, reported PTI. The cause of the blaze was yet to be ascertained. (With inputs from PTI)
22 January,2026 12:09 PM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondentIn a significant move to improve living conditions of the city’s police force, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday appointed senior IAS officer and former BMC Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal as Chairman of the Mumbai Police Housing Township Project. As reported by news agency IANS, the appointment of Iqbal Singh Chahal was announced through an official notification dated January 21, 2026. The order also stated that it will take effect from February 1, immediately after Chahal’s retirement from active service on January 31. Reportedly Iqbal was one of the frontrunners for the post of state chief secretary but missed the opportunity following the appointment of Rajesh Agarwal, as per IANS. Chahal, a 1989-batch IAS officer currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary (Home), has been selected for his “proven administrative competence” and “extensive experience in project management.” He is widely recognised for his leadership as the BMC Commissioner during the Covid-19 pandemic, where his “Mumbai Model” earned international acclaim. Mumbai Police Housing Township Project The Mumbai Police Housing Township Project is an ambitious initiative aimed at constructing nearly 45,000 residential units for police personnel and their families. The project, with an estimated cost of Rs 20,000 crore, has been designed to address a chronic shortage of affordable and quality housing for the police personnel. While Iqbal Singh Chahal has been appointed as the chief of the concerned project, the state Cabinet at its meeting last week cleared the project, as per IANS. According to the notification issued by the Maharashtra Cabinet, Chahal’s tenure as Chairman will be for five years. His rank and status will be equivalent to that of a minister of state, reported IANS. Furthermore, the Chairman will function under the direct administrative control of the Chief Minister through the Home Department. He will also receive a consolidated monthly honorarium calculated as his ‘last pay drawn minus the pension amount’, along with allowances applicable to an Additional Chief Secretary-grade officer. Mumbai Police Housing Project aims at development of 50 million sq feet of land The township project seeks to modernise living conditions of the Mumbai Police, many of whom currently reside in dilapidated British-era quarters. The project involves the development of around 50 million square feet of land, as per IANS. The plan includes 40,000 homes for constabulary personnel and 5,000 for sub-inspectors and senior officers. The state will provide 30 per cent of the funds, with the remaining 70 per cent raised through institutional loans. The government noted that the project involves complex large-scale planning, land acquisition and coordination with multiple agencies, necessitating a leader with Chahal’s “impeccable record of public service spanning over 36 years.” (With inputs from IANS)
22 January,2026 11:05 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Mahayuti will have its mayor in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation, Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavan has asserted, amid suspense over political realignments as five MNS corporators offered support to BJP's ally Shiv Sena in the civic body, reported news agency PTI. Mahayuti to also get mayors in Thane and Ulhasnagar Chavan on Wednesday also stated that the Mahayuti will have its mayors in Ulhasnagar and Thane municipal corporations. The BJP-Shiv Sena combinea had received a clear public mandate in all three civic bodies, and the mayoral posts would be held by Mahayuti candidates accordingly, he said, reported PTI. Final decision after CM Fadnavis returns from Davos A final decision would be taken after Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis returns from Davos, when a joint meeting will be held in Mumbai between him and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Chavan added. The senior BJP leader said detailed discussions had been held on the mayoral posts in the three municipal corporations last week by him and Shiv Sena leader Shinde. MNS move seen as setback for Shiv Sena (UBT) "As the people have given a mandate to the Mahayuti in all three municipal corporations, the alliance will form the civic administrations accordingly," according to a statement issued by Chavan, reported PTI. Amid the race for mayoral posts across civic bodies, a new political equation emerged in Kalyan-Dombivli on Wednesday with five corporators of Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) offering support to Shiv Sena, which is in alliance with the BJP. The MNS corporators' decision could be viewed as a setback for Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) as the two parties fought the keenly-watched January 15 elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) together. Seat tally in Kalyan-Dombivli strengthens Mahayuti In the 122-member Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation, the Shiv Sena has emerged as the single largest party by winning 53 seats, while ally BJP stands second with 50 seats. With the support of five MNS corporators, there are now 108 members in the alliance. Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress, and NCP (SP) have won 11, 2, and 1 seats, respectively. Shiv Sena-BJP cross majority mark in Thane In the 131-member Thane Municipal Corporation, the Shiv Sena won 75 seats, while its ally Bharatiya Janata Party secured 28 seats, comfortably surpassing the majority mark of 66 required to control the civic body. In the 78-member Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation, the BJP and Shiv Sena - both constituents of the ruling Mahayuti alliance- contested independently and won 37 and 36 seats, respectively. VBA support boosts Shiv Sena numbers The Shiv Sena later consolidated its gains by securing the support of two newly elected corporators from Prakash Ambedkar's Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA). (With inputs from PTI)
22 January,2026 10:37 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday confirmed the signing of Memorandums of Understanding with one Indian and one Russian company. The Chief Minister said these collaborations will concentrate on “Small Modular Reactors” to address the state’s growing large-scale power requirements, reported news agency ANI. First SMR project likely to come up in Maharashtra Responding to a question on discussions around deploying nuclear energy through smaller clusters, Devendra Fadnavis said, “We have essentially taken the lead on this, and the first project is likely to come up in Maharashtra. This is because we have entered into MoUs with an Indian government-owned company as well as a Russian company,” reported ANI. SMRs seen as solution for future electricity demand He further said, “Now, with new advances in the civil use of nuclear energy, we plan to develop Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).” “SMRs are a way to meet the large electricity demands we will face in the near future, particularly when data centres, the circular economy, municipal corporations, the private sector, and financial institutions come together to finance them,” he added, reported ANI. IREDA highlights India’s clean energy ecosystem at Davos Meanwhile, at the ongoing Davos summit, the head of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), Pradip Kumar Das, said on Wednesday that the robust clean energy ecosystem created by the Indian government over the past decade has become a benchmark for the world. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, he noted that India has built an ideal environment for global companies to invest in green energy projects. Renewable energy growth attracts global investors Elaborating on the success of the Indian approach, the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), Pradip Kumar Das, said, “We have come here to share details about the ecosystem that the Government of India has developed over the last 10–11 years in particular. The manner in which renewables have expanded in India over the last decade and beyond is an example for global players to learn from the ecosystem created by the Government of India. The CAGR over the last five years stands at 22.5 per cent. Such CAGR growth is rarely seen in any sector. Several foreign investors are investing in India, and IREDA is the leading agency for renewable energy financing in the country. We are the largest pure-play green finance company in India,” reported ANI. Multiple international MoUs signed for sustainable development Additionally, an MoU was also signed with Sembcorp Development Ltd., Singapore, to develop sustainable, low-carbon industrial ecosystems across key corridors in Palghar, Raigad, and Kharbav. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) signed an MoU with the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany, for advanced mobility engineering, climate-resilient planning, and transit-oriented development, along with Urban Futures Collective, London, and a global academic consortium including MIT Media Lab and University College London, to create open-source digital twins for evidence-based metropolitan governance. (With inputs from ANI)
22 January,2026 09:59 AM IST | Davos | mid-day online correspondentFor the first time in four years, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will present its annual budget in the presence of sitting corporators, elected after the long-awaited civic polls. The budget is likely to be presented in the second half of February, instead of the annual tradition of February 4. The five-year term of the BMC house that was elected in 2017 ended at midnight on March 7, 2022. Since then, BMC has presented three budgets — 2023, 2024, and 2025 — through the administrator appointed by the Government of Maharashtra and Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani. Since then the budget has seen a focus on expenditure on big-ticket infrastructure projects such as the Sewage Treatment Plants (Rs 27,000 crore), the Mumbai Coastal Road Project, the last leg of the Coastal Road between Versova and Dahisar, the waste-to-energy plant at Deonar Dumping Ground, the road concreting works (Rs 17,000 crore), the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) and various bridges in the city. A senior civic official said, “Each year, the budget has focused on planned works which are long-term projects. It cannot be said that the budget did not focus on local infrastructure needs of the city — enhancement in hospital or school infrastructures. However, the budget operated without feedback that we get from elected representatives, which can shed light on local demands and alleviate needs in everyday life.” The percentage of capital expenditure in the budget has increased from 36 per cent in 2022, when there was an elected body, to 58 per cent in 2025. The budget size also increased from Rs 38,515 crore in 2022 to Rs 74,366 in 2025, according to information from the civic body.
22 January,2026 09:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MSMumbai experienced a typical clear-sky winter day on Thursday, January 22, 2026, with bright, dry and largely comfortable conditions prevailing across the city. The weather department forecast sunny conditions through the day. Daytime temperatures were expected to climb to around 31 degrees Celsius, while nighttime readings were likely to drop to about 20 degrees Celsius, remaining consistent with late-January averages. Humidity levels were projected to hover near 61 per cent, ensuring generally pleasant conditions, though those outdoors during midday hours could feel a slight stickiness under direct sunlight. Winds were forecast to become moderately strong, with speeds reaching up to 22 km/h. Despite the favourable weather, air quality continued to be a concern. The city’s Air Quality Index (India) stood at 133 on Wednesday, placing it in the ‘moderate’ category. However, Mumbai later recorded an AQI of 251, which falls under the ‘very poor’ classification, highlighting persistent pollution issues. AQI readings at key locations across the city on Thursday were as follows: Bandra Kurla Complex: 148 Kandivali East: 116 Byculla: 144 Andheri East: 157 Chembur: 110 Deonar: 137 Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' at 312 despite marginal improvement Meanwhile, Delhi continued to grapple with 'very poor' air quality on Thursday morning, even as there was a marginal improvement in pollution levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 312 around 7 am, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Although the AQI showed a slight improvement compared to Wednesday morning, when it stood at 341, pollution levels across the national capital remained firmly in the 'very poor' category. The prolonged deterioration in air quality continues to pose serious health concerns, especially for children, the elderly and those suffering from respiratory illnesses. Several parts of the national capital recorded high pollution levels. As per CPCB, Anand Vihar registered an AQI of 379, Ashok Vihar at 333, and Wazirpur at 336. Other hotspots included Punjabi Bagh (338), RK Puram (359), Bawana (323), ITO (331), Chandni Chowk (361) and Dwarka Sector 8 (342), all falling in the 'very poor' category.
22 January,2026 08:53 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWith the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announcing the completion of the Bellasis flyover, commuters have now raised a key question: will the old railway foot overbridge connection to the Bellasis bridge be restored? On Tuesday, the BMC confirmed that the reconstruction of the Bellasis flyover, which connects Tardeo, Nagpada, and Mumbai Central, has been completed and will soon be opened to the public. The bridge has been rebuilt in a record time of 15 months and six days, well ahead of the scheduled deadline. However, the new bridge has been constructed at a higher elevation than the old one, leading to changes in the alignment of the existing railway foot overbridge. This has prompted concerns among daily commuters who depend on the direct connection between the railway building and the bridge. Western Railway (WR) officials said work to restore the pedestrian link is underway. “Construction work is in progress, and the connection from the railway building to the new Bellasis bridge will be restored. A staircase is being built to connect the foot overbridge to the road level, which is now at a higher elevation. The facility will be opened soon,” a WR official said. BMC and Western Railway officials during a joint inspection of the completed flyover at Mumbai Central on January 20 The Bellasis flyover, originally constructed during the British era nearly 130 years ago, had been declared unsafe following structural assessments. The BMC subsequently undertook its demolition and complete reconstruction as part of its infrastructure upgrade programme aimed at reducing travel time and improving road quality across the city. Officials said the project posed several challenges, including the relocation of BEST buses, removal of 13 obstructing structures with rehabilitation of affected residents, demolition of a boundary wall of a nearby housing society, and legal proceedings in the Bombay High Court. The reconstructed flyover has a total length of 333 metres, with 138.39 metres on the eastern side, 157.39 metres on the western side, and 36.90 metres falling within railway limits. The carriageway is seven metres wide and includes adequately sized footpaths on both sides. “A joint inspection was conducted with BMC officials on January 20 at the Bellasis Bridge, Mumbai Central. The reconstruction of the road overbridge has been completed in all respects and is ready for the opening of vehicular traffic. The railway portion has been rebuilt by Western Railway, while the eastern and western approaches were constructed by the BMC,” a WR official said.
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