The number of fast local trains halting at Diva railway station is set to increase in September, as per the new railway timetable and assurances given by officials to protesting commuter organisations, who have now called off protests. While the hunger strike outside Diva station is finally off, it has now led to a fresh debate triggered by commuters from other stations.

Commuter organisation members had been sitting on a hunger strike protest outside Diva station following the Mumbra rail tragedy. “Our protest movement had started in the Diva station premises from July 1. Our demands included local train service from Diva station to Mumbai CSMT, a halt to all fast local trains at Diva, a Panvel-Diva local train service, and the provision of ambulances outside Diva and Mumbra stations,” activist Amol Kendre told mid-day.

Delegation of commuter activists handing over petition of demands to railway and  RPF officials. PICS/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT