The Central Railway on Monday announced the return of water vending machines at Mumbai stations with the installation of Meghdoot machines that draw water from the air. Earlier, mid-day had highlighted how commuters had been left high and dry after all water vending machines were closed at city stations. 

To start with, 17 kiosks have been installed at six stations with major footfalls, including five each at CSMT and Dadar, four at Thane, and one each at Kurla, Ghatkopar and Vikhroli. Train users can refill their bottles at these kiosks. A 1-litre bottle can be refilled for Rs 12, while refilling a 500-ml bottle will cost Rs 8, said officials.