Updated On: 13 September, 2024 05:10 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday boarded a Mumbai local train and discussed major upcoming infra upgrades in the city, the Central Railway said. Pics/Sameer Abedi

1/8

2/8
Ashwini Vaishnaw boarded the Ambernath slow local train
ADVERTISEMENT

3/8
During his journey, he also provided insights into the 12 major projects planned for the enhancement of Mumbai`s railway network, an official statement said

4/8
Vaishnaw elaborated on the 12 significant projects aimed at upgrading Mumbai’s railway infrastructure
ADVERTISEMENT

5/8
These projects are expected to enhance efficiency, safety, and comfort for passengers. The initiatives include modernising stations, increasing train frequencies, and improving signaling systems, the Central Railway said

6/8
Vaishnaw boarded the suburban train at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in south Mumbai at 2.34 pm and alighted at Bhandup station at 3.18 pm after his 27 km-long journey
ADVERTISEMENT

7/8
Railway officials said Vaishnaw, who was in the city for an awards ceremony, boarded a second class coach of the Ambernath-bound slow local train and got down at Bhandup station

8/8
Central Railway General Manager Dharam Veer Meena and other senior officials accompanied Vaishnaw during the train journey
ADVERTISEMENT