Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Mumbai-Thane Passenger Groups Seek Faster Suburban Railway Expansion
Passenger groups from Mumbai and Thane met Ravindra Chavan to discuss local trains.
They said the railway system needs more tracks and better connections.
They want the Kalwa-Airoli rail link completed sooner.
They also want extra railway lines between several suburban areas.
New shuttle trains between Thane and Karjat and between Thane and Kasara were requested.
The groups asked for modern signals so trains can run more frequently.
They also want better safety and more capacity at important railway locations.
Chavan said he would take their concerns to the appropriate authorities.
Representatives of 48 passenger organisations from Mumbai and Thane met BJP president Ravindra Chavan.
The groups submitted demands for faster completion of several long-pending railway projects.
They sought completion of the Kalwa-Airoli rail link and additional lines between Badlapur-Karjat and Kalyan-Kasara.
Passenger organisations requested Thane-Karjat and Thane-Kasara shuttle services, modern signalling and stronger connectivity.
Chavan assured the delegation that he would pursue the demands with relevant government authorities.
- Who
- Representatives of 48 rail passenger organisations from Mumbai and Thane met Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan.
- What
- They submitted demands for faster suburban railway expansion, improved connectivity, greater capacity and better passenger safety.
- Where
- Dombivli Gymkhana.
- Why
- The groups cited growing numbers of daily commuters and the need for safer, more efficient train travel.
- Passenger organisations
- 48 groups from Mumbai and Thane participated.
- Main infrastructure demand
- Early completion of the Kalwa-Airoli rail link.
- Additional lines sought
- Third and fourth lines between Badlapur and Karjat, and between Kalyan and Kasara.
- Shuttle services requested
- Thane-Karjat and Thane-Kasara services.
- Service improvements
- Modern signalling, shorter train headways and higher local-train frequency.
- Connectivity demands
- Better direct links between Diva, Vasai and Panvel.
- Response
- Ravindra Chavan said he would follow up with the concerned authorities.