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. Pic/Kirti Surve Parade
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
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
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
In 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
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 the 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
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
Roof installation at the Virar end of platforms 2–3 is still in progress despite the arrival of June, leaving passengers exposed
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