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Home / Mumbai / Mumbai News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: Station manager’s words spark positivity in Mumbai’s rush

IN PHOTOS: Station manager’s words spark positivity in Mumbai’s rush

Updated On: 12 June, 2025 10:37 AM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

When Sandhurst Road Station Manager Vinayak Shewale leaves his Parel home each morning for work, he’s already thinking about what his next “thought of the day” will be, just like he used to in school. For the past two years, Shewale has been diligently updating a green board inside the station with a fresh thought or slogan every single day. (Pics/ Rajendra B. Aklekar)

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When Sandhurst Road Station Manager Vinayak Shewale leaves his Parel home each morning for work, he’s already thinking about what his next “thought of the day” will be, just like he used to in school. For the past two years, Shewale has been diligently updating a green board inside the station with a fresh thought or slogan every single day. (Pics/ Rajendra B. Aklekar)

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When Sandhurst Road Station Manager Vinayak Shewale leaves his Parel home each morning for work, he’s already thinking about what his next “thought of the day” will be, just like he used to in school. For the past two years, Shewale has been diligently updating a green board inside the station with a fresh thought or slogan every single day. (Pics/ Rajendra B. Aklekar)
<p>The quotes aren&rsquo;t lofty philosophical musings, but practical, meaningful messages, public service slogans, motivational lines, and reminders on civic duties. What has won hearts is the consistency and sincerity behind it</p>

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The quotes aren’t lofty philosophical musings, but practical, meaningful messages, public service slogans, motivational lines, and reminders on civic duties. What has won hearts is the consistency and sincerity behind it

<p>Asked what inspired the idea, Shewale says it stemmed from his daily experiences as a station master. &ldquo;We are often the first to reach the site in case of accidents or mishaps"</p>

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Asked what inspired the idea, Shewale says it stemmed from his daily experiences as a station master. “We are often the first to reach the site in case of accidents or mishaps"

<p>"I&rsquo;ve seen victims in pain, broken limbs, and traumatised passengers. It made me want to communicate, to counsel in some way," says Shewale</p>

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"I’ve seen victims in pain, broken limbs, and traumatised passengers. It made me want to communicate, to counsel in some way," says Shewale

<p>"These messages became my way of doing that. It also helps maintain the distinct identity of Sandhurst Road station,&rdquo; Shewale told mid-day</p>

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"These messages became my way of doing that. It also helps maintain the distinct identity of Sandhurst Road station,” Shewale told mid-day

<p>The topics range from women&rsquo;s safety, water conservation, and environmental awareness to reminders about fuel-saving and national observances</p>

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The topics range from women’s safety, water conservation, and environmental awareness to reminders about fuel-saving and national observances

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