Mumbai: Saving the historicity of Thane Railway Station, it will be remodeled and given a heritage look. This information was given by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav. On Friday, PM Narendra Modi (PM Narendra Modi) inaugurated the 5th and 6th line between Thane-Diva on Central Railway through video link. Earlier, addressing the formal inauguration ceremony held at Thane railway station, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said that under the leadership of the Prime Minister, Railways have received a record 11 thousand 902 crores in this financial year in Maharashtra.
Talking to reporters after the inauguration ceremony, the Railway Minister said that there is a plan to remodel 10 stations in the state, including Thane station. Railway Minister said that bullet train is in our priority. The Railway Minister informed about the positive decisions being taken in coordination between the Central and State Governments regarding the rehabilitation of slum dwellers on railway lands. The inauguration ceremony was addressed by CM Uddhav Thackeray, Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde, Home Construction Minister Jitendra Awhad, MP Dr. Shrikant Shinde, Rajan Vichare before the PM. Through video link, CM praised the local MP Dr. Shrikant Shinde and said that he has continuously tried to solve the problems related to railways. Home Construction Minister Jitendra Awhad while addressing , said that the railways should provide land nearby, the state government will build houses for the rehabilitation of the slum dwellers of the railways. Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde said that all those living on railway land would be rehabilitated with the help of the state and the Centre.
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Railway Minister did local travel
Before the inauguration of the 5th 6th corridor on Friday, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav traveled from Thane to Diva for the first time in a local train. At 12.53 pm, Ashwini Vaishnav along with Minister of State Danve and senior railway officials boarded the second class compartment of the local from Thane station. During this, he talked to some passengers about the facilities. Railway Minister visited Diva station. During this there was a huge crowd at the station. Some passengers were uncomfortable seeing the Railway Minister in their midst, while some enthusiastically took photos. After inspecting the Diva station, the Railway Minister returned to Thane station from the local itself.
Railway Minister raised the slogan of Jai Bhavani
On reaching Diva station, the Railway Minister was welcomed with drums. On this occasion, BJP workers welcomed the Railway Minister. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, while shouting slogans of Jai Bhavani, Jai Shivaji on the platform, gave PM’s message in Marathi to the people present, saying that Saturday is also the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji, before that the passengers of Mumbai got the gift of PM.
ate vada pav
The Railway Minister also tasted Vada Pav, Mumbai’s favorite dish, at a breakfast canteen outside Thane station. During this, all the BJP officials were present with him. The Railway Minister was in Thane from 12 noon to 5.30 pm. During this there was heavy security at the station.
AC local fare will be reduced
During this, while talking to reporters, the Railway Minister said that consideration is being given to reduce the fare of AC local in Mumbai. The Railway Minister indicated that the fare of AC local will be on the lines of Delhi, Mumbai Metro. From Saturday, 34 ferries of AC local are being increased on Central Railway. The additional ferries were also formally inaugurated by the PM virtually by flagging off.
Discussion with the state government on bullet train
Regarding the work of bullet train in Maharashtra, the Railway Minister said that this project is one of our priorities. Discussions will be held with the state government to expedite the work in Maharashtra. On the issue of removal of slums on railway land in Mumbai and suburbs, the Railway Minister said that the state government will have to take a decision regarding rehabilitation. For this also, the Center and the state together will take a positive decision.
Army-BJP workers gathering
There was a gathering of Sena BJP workers in the launch program. With drums and flags, workers remained frozen at the station. There was also a competition among BJP Sena workers to take credit for the programme.