The Thane municipal commissioner has asked the police and civic authorities to clear hawkers and beggars from 150-metre radius of Thane railway station, officials said. The Thane civic body and the city traffic police department will also carry out a joint operation to take strict action against auto rickshaw drivers in case of violation of rules. The action may bring some relief to the 5 lakh commuters who use the station for daily commutes.

It also shows us the importance of clearing large stretches around all stations in the city, so that the public have unhindered access to the station.