If you are among those who change platforms and trains at Kurla station to board a train towards Panvel, you must have always wondered:
"Why can't there be starting trains from Kurla to Vashi/Panvel?"
"How can they expect us to board a packed train coming from CST at overcrowded Kurla station?"
"Why can't I get a place to sit if I have a 'smaller' distance to travel? Most of the people commute up to Wadala / CST and seats are always occupied!"
And when you travel in the opposite direction, from say Kalamboli to Sanpada, the questions are similar, aren't they.
But there might be a respite, sooner or later. As per today's news (
Soon, trains to Panvel could start from Kurla - Hindustan Times),
CR wishes to build an additional platform (number 9) at Kurla for trains going up to Panvel. If this happens, Navi Mumbai trains will have starting and terminating point at Kurla!
But don't celebrate already. The proposal will first be sent to Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation. And some CR sources think that this idea might not see the light of the day as it will involve huge costs.
C'mon, we spent crores for CWG infrastructure that won't be much useful for the aam junta after the games. It makes sense to spend some money here instead, doesn't it?
