The iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) appeared exceedingly vulnerable on November 26, 2008. Since then countless promises have been tendered and some efforts made to enhance security at the heritage site. Most recently, Central Railway (CR) set up expensive cutting-edge equipment at the station, including 35 multi-zone door frame metal detectors (DFMDs). But absence of personnel to man the equipment has rendered them ineffectual.

The multi-zone door frame metal detectors at CST are proving to be inadequate with no RPF personnel beside them. u00a0Pic/Satyajit Desai