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New Suburban Rail Station Between Thane and Mulund Gets Approval

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw approved a new suburban railway station between Thane and Mulund to enhance connectivity. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis thanked PM Modi and Vaishnaw for the approval. The project is part of broader efforts to improve Mumbai's transport system. Separately, a new MEMU service was approved for Delhi-Faridabad.

Key Points: Thane-Mulund Suburban Rail Station Approved by Railway Minister

  • In-principle approval granted for new Thane-Mulund station
  • Letter sent to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
  • Project aims to improve suburban rail connectivity
  • CM Fadnavis thanks PM Modi and Minister Vaishnaw
  • New MEMU service also approved for Delhi-Faridabad
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Railway Minister approves construction of suburban rail station between Thane, Mulund

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw grants in-principle approval for a new suburban station between Thane and Mulund, boosting Mumbai metro connectivity.

"A New Momentum for Mumbai Metropolis' Transportation! - Devendra Fadnavis"

New Delhi, May 9

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday granted an in-principle approval for the construction of a new suburban railway station between Thane and Mulund on the Central Railway main line in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

In the letter addressed to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Vaishnaw said that the approval had been accorded for the project aimed at improving suburban rail connectivity between the two stations.

"In reference to our discussion regarding the construction of a new suburban railway station between Thane and Mulund. You will be pleased to know that, in principle, approval has been granted for the construction of a new suburban railway station between Thane and Mulund," the Union Minister wrote.

CM Fadnavis expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for the approval.

"A New Momentum for Mumbai Metropolis' Transportation! Heartfelt thanks to Hon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji and Hon. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji for granting in-principle approval for the construction of a new suburban railway station between Thane-Mulund! Through the coordination of the Central and State Governments, this will undoubtedly help make the transportation system in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region more efficient and dynamic," Fadnavis posted on X.

Earlier, at the request of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw approved the operation of a new Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) rail service between Delhi and Faridabad.

Welcoming the decision, the Chief Minister thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Railway Minister, saying the new service would provide significant relief to thousands of people who commute daily between Delhi and Faridabad.

The Chief Minister said a large number of people from Faridabad and nearby areas travel to Delhi every day for work, education, business and other purposes.

A Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) is a modern electric passenger train service operated by Indian Railways for short- and medium-distance travel on main railway routes.

- ANI

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Vikram M
Great move by the Railway Minister! But I hope the construction doesn't take ages like some other projects. Mumbai's local trains are the lifeline of the city, and every small improvement counts. Let's see how quickly they execute this.
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Priya S
As someone who travels daily from Thane to CST, this is a welcome step. The crowd at Thane station during morning rush is unbelievable. A new station between Thane and Mulund might also help in decongesting the roads. Fingers crossed for timely completion! 🤞
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Rohit P
Good to see infrastructure development continuing despite the political drama. But I hope the state government also coordinates with the railway authorities to ensure proper amenities like foot overbridges, escalators, and adequate parking at the new station. These small things matter a lot for commuters.
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Kavya N
Makes sense to have more stations on this route since the population density is increasing rapidly in areas like Mulund and Bhandup. Also, the MEMU trains for Delhi-Faridabad are a good move for NCR commuters. Infrastructure is key for our growing cities! 👏
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Jessica F
Nice to see progress on suburban rail in Mumbai. As someone who used to live in Navi Mumbai, I know how crucial these connections are. Hope this project doesn't get delayed like the Panvel-Karjat railway line. Still, kudos to the Railway Minister for approving it.

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