Western Railway has began fencing a 150-metre stretch along the railway tracks near Garib Nagar in Bandra East to prevent garbage dumping and trespassing on the tracks. Pics/Satej Shinde
Updated On: 2026-03-11 10:32 AM IST
Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed
The work was being carried out on Wednesday in coordination with local authorities as part of an effort to improve safety and cleanliness along the railway corridor
According to railway officials, the fencing work in Bandra involves installing 3-metre-high railings along the stretch to improve safety and protect operational railway lines
The Garib Nagar area in Bandra East has long been considered a sensitive zone due to the presence of dense slum settlements close to the railway tracks
A Western Railway official said, “As of March 9, 37 route metre fencing have been completed. Out of the proposed 50 foundations, 48 have been prepared, 33 have been cast, and 90 columns have been erected”
Along with installing the fencing, workers were also seen removing accumulated waste and debris from near the tracks to ensure a cleaner environment and reduce safety risks
