Following a series of reports by mid-day in the aftermath of the Elphinstone stampede, Central Railway starts demolishing police bunkers from stations
A large bunker outside RPF office at Kurla station's narrow platform number 1 had not only narrowed down the space further near the ladies compartment, but also rendered a lot of area on the platform useless.
Authorities have demolished the bunker
In addition to bunkers, picking up various points highlighted in mid-day's campaign, the CR has got cracking on numerous installations and shops located on platforms that had been a hindrance for commuters. Other things officials have removed or relocated include ATMs, water kiosks, milk booths and canteens.
The CR said the action was a follow-up to the recommendations of the multi-disciplinary teams that had been set up after the Elphinstone Road stampede. In a multi-part series of all three lines - Main and Harbour of CR and the Western Railway - mid-day had personally visited stations and reviewed the crowded premises during peak hours. The WR, too, has been working to correct the issues brought up in the audit.
CR chief public relations officer Sunil Udasi said, "Our aim is to decongest platform areas to make dispersal of passengers better."
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