Following mid-day’s report on the poor condition of Kopar railway station, the Central Railway has taken its first concrete steps toward improvement. Within days of the report, an Automatic Vending Machine (AVM) was installed and water taps on two platforms were restored. While commuters have welcomed the move, many are urging authorities not to stop here, highlighting long-standing issues around safety, sanitation, and basic amenities that remain unresolved.

At the Diva-end of Kopar station, where a ticket window has remained shut for years, Central Railway has now installed an Automatic Vending Machine (AVM) near the foot overbridge. The AVM, enabled with digital payments and digital ticketing options, allows commuters to purchase tickets with ease. By Saturday afternoon, over 100 people had already used the machine, reflecting its immediate utility.

Drinking water taps on platforms 1 and 2 are now functional. Pics/Shirkant Khuperkar