As it constructed a new foot overbridge (FOB) at the Churchgate end of Mahim station, the railways moved to the next leg of the project—install the roof. Then came an unusual request. Local residents told the authorities they were ready to brave the rain and scorching summer but didn’t want a cover on the bridge. The roof will draw hawkers, druggies and anti-social elements, they said. 

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