06 June,2025 04:11 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Dombivli’s Platform 4 where a temporary cover is being installed
As Mumbai braces for the monsoon, mid-day visited ten prominent railway stations to check if platforms are adequately sheltered. The findings revealed that Central Railway is marginally better prepared than Western Railway this year, though both zones still have concerning gaps - especially where upgradation work is underway.
Dombivli
The busy station is nearly rain-ready, barring a few patches. On platform 4 at the CSMT-end, the roof has been dismantled to make way for a new bridge, though a temporary structure is being put up. At the Kalyan-end of the same platform, the roof has been removed to install an escalator. Platform 5 also has a few partially exposed areas.
Dadar (CR)
Most platforms are well-covered this year, except some small portions on platform 11.
Kurla
Roofing is missing on platforms 5 and 6 due to prolonged escalator installation work. Platform 1 also has exposed sections where an old bridge was recently demolished.
Ghatkopar
The roofing on Platform 1 is incomplete due to ongoing foundation work for the elevated station. The CSMT-end is being covered, but the Kalyan-end has been stripped of its roof at several places. platform 2 also has missing roof portions at the CSMT-end.
Thane
Platform 5 remains partially uncovered after its widening last year by nearly 3 metres. While work to extend the roof is underway, the pace has been slow. The political party MNS even staged a protest demanding speedy completion. Smaller sections at the CSMT-end of platforms 9 and 10 also lack roofing.
Malad
A new steel temporary platform 1 is operational for commuters, but entirely without roofing. "A roof was essential. At least a temporary shade should have been put up," said commuter Kshitija Jog.
Dadar (WR)
Platform 4 has uncovered patches at both ends.
Kandivli
Although most of the station is roofed, significant stretches at both the Churchgate and Virar ends remain exposed due to ongoing upgradation. Temporary roofing work is underway but incomplete, even as monsoon sets in.
Bandra
A section on the west side of the foot overbridge lacks a roof, soaking commuters during showers. "It's just a small patch, but enough to drench everyone," said one commuter.
Goregaon
A central section of platform 2 and platform 3 at Goregaon railway station lacks a roof as an old staircase landing is being removed. Commuters have demanded temporary cover to withstand the rain.
Santacruz
Roof installation at the Virar-end of platforms 2-3 is still in progress despite the arrival of June, leaving passengers exposed.
âThe skywalk that connected Bandra West to the foot overbridge was dismantled long ago. Despite tweets to WR, there's still no roof. It rained recently, and it was terrible' Ashley Lobo, commuter
âEscalator work at Kurla has dragged on for almost a year, leaving platforms 5 and 6 without a roof. They promised completion before the monsoon but missed it. At the very least, the area should have a roof now. There's no monitoring of deadlines' Subhash Gupta, Yatri Sangh, Mumbai & Kurla commuter
âMonsoon is on the way, and the Railway authorities are on their toes to complete pending shed work on platforms - showing better preparedness than last year. But, work at a few stations is still ongoing, and we are following up with the authorities to ensure it is completed' Siddhesh Desai, Dombivli commuter and acitivist
Official Speak
CR & WR Spokerspersons
âWe intend to complete work shortly to avoid any inconvenience to passengers. Passenger convenience remains our priority'
