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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Mumbai local train accident: Activists seek new local trains from Diva to reduce overcrowding on Thane-Diva corridor
THANE: The Mumbra incident reignited long-standing demands for local trains to start from Diva, a move activists say could ease pressure on the overcrowded Thane-Diva corridor, which was second highest in commuter fall-related casualties last year. BJP MLC Niranjan Davkhare, among the first to reach Mumbra station, said commuters and activists requested him to push for Diva-originating locals. 'It's a justified demand. We will convey it to the railway administration and work towards it,' he said. Both Shiv Sena and NCP (SP) also flagged the issue, pointing out that despite a population surge in Diva over the past decade, very few trains halt there. Those that do originate from distant suburbs, leaving local commuters struggling to board. Dr Shrikant Shinde, Shiv Sena MP from Kalyan, called for launching Diva-CSMT locals and fast-tracking the extension of the fifth and sixth lines beyond Kurla. 'While the Thane-Kalyan lines helped, we now need to extend them up to CSMT to ease congestion,' he said. NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad reiterated his demand to start Diva-CSMT locals immediately. 'Mumbra and Kalwa's populations soared, but local services haven't kept up. AC locals are not the answer—trains from Kasara, Titwala, and Kalyan arrive packed, leaving no room for our commuters,' he said.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Thane train accident: Activists seek new local trains from Diva to reduce overcrowding on Thane-Diva corridor
THANE: The Mumbra incident reignited long-standing demands for local trains to start from Diva, a move activists say could ease pressure on the overcrowded Thane-Diva corridor, which was second highest in commuter fall-related casualties last year. BJP MLC Niranjan Davkhare, among the first to reach Mumbra station, said commuters and activists requested him to push for Diva-originating locals. 'It's a justified demand. We will convey it to the railway administration and work towards it,' he said. Both Shiv Sena and NCP (SP) also flagged the issue, pointing out that despite a population surge in Diva over the past decade, very few trains halt there. Those that do originate from distant suburbs, leaving local commuters struggling to board. Dr Shrikant Shinde, Shiv Sena MP from Kalyan, called for launching Diva-CSMT locals and fast-tracking the extension of the fifth and sixth lines beyond Kurla. 'While the Thane-Kalyan lines helped, we now need to extend them up to CSMT to ease congestion,' he said. NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad reiterated his demand to start Diva-CSMT locals immediately. 'Mumbra and Kalwa's populations soared, but local services haven't kept up. AC locals are not the answer—trains from Kasara, Titwala, and Kalyan arrive packed, leaving no room for our commuters,' he said.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Thane school parents protest over 10,000 ‘facility fee' hike
Thane: Parents of a few students studying at Shri Mavli Mandal High School , Charai, protested outside the campus on Friday, over a sudden Rs 10,000 annual 'facility fee' for installing digital boards in classrooms . The parents complained against the sudden and 'unjust' demand raised by the school for paying Rs 10,000 per child every year as a 'facility fee'. Parents said they absorbed a 15% fee hike last academic year but were not ready for this additional financial burden and sought relaxation. "Parents were warned their children may not be allowed in the school next academic year. The marksheets of some students were also withheld until their parents gave a written commitment to pay the fees," complained a protesting parent. MLC Niranjan Davkhare extended support to the issue, which was later escalated to the Thane district education officer, who has now called for a meeting with school officials and parent representatives next week. — Manoj Badgeri You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai
