CSMT platform extensions to be completed well before timeCentral Railway (CR) authorities in Mumbai are accelerating work to expand Platforms 12 and 13 at CSMT, aiming to complete the project by August or September. This expansion will enable these platforms to accommodate 24-coach trains, increasing capacity by 20% compared to the current 18-coach trains. The project involves extending the...
more... platform lengths from 305 to 382 meters, alongside yard remodelling and other amenities. While the initial deadline was December 2024, it has been revised to November 2024, highlighting the expedited pace of work. This upgrade is crucial as CSMT handles a significant number of long-distance trains and suburban services, and the expansion is intended to alleviate overcrowding during peak seasons. The project follows the successful extension of Platforms 10 and 11, which has already been beneficial in increasing passenger capacity. Concerns have been raised regarding potential disruption to commuters during future blocks, as a previous 36-hour block in June led to train cancellations and short-terminations.
Mumbai ke CSMT pe, Central Railway (CR) authorities Platform 12 aur 13 ko bada karne ka kaam jaldi kar rahe hain, jiska target August ya September tak khatam karna hai. Isse, yeh platforms 24-coach trains le paayenge, jisse abhi ke 18-coach trains ke muqable mein capacity 20% badh jaayegi. Is project...
more... mein platforms ki lambai 305 se 382 metres tak badhaai ja rahi hai, saath mein yard remodel bhi kiya ja raha hai aur aur facilities bhi banai ja rahi hain. Pehle December 2024 deadline thi, lekin ab use November 2024 kar diya gaya hai, jo is kaam ki jaldi ki taraf ishara karta hai. Yeh upgrade bahut jaruri hai kyunki CSMT bahut saare long-distance trains aur suburban services handle karta hai, aur is expansion se peak seasons mein bheed kam hone ki ummid hai. Ye project Platforms 10 aur 11 ke badhaaye jaane ke baad aaya hai, jiska aise hi faayda hua hai aur passenger capacity badhi hai. Aage aane waale blocks mein commuters ko pareshani ho sakti hai, iske baare mein bhi chinta jahir ki gayi hai, kyunki June mein 36-hour block ke wajah se trains cancel ho gaye the aur kuchh local trains CSMT se pehle hi khatam ho gaye the.
