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IN PHOTOS: Chaos at Kandivali station as southern stairway shut for bridge work

Updated On: 22 May, 2025 12:25 PM IST | ronak mastakar

Commuters were seen crossing the railway tracks and risking their lives at Kandivali station on Thursday morning. Huge congestion on the newly constructed foot over bridge and southern stairway closure made the situation critical. (Pics/ Satej Shinde)

Chaos among passengers at the Kandivali station as the southern stairway has been closed for commuters since Tuesday (Pics/ Satej Shinde)

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Chaos among passengers at the Kandivali station as the southern stairway has been closed for commuters since Tuesday (Pics/ Satej Shinde)
The stairway closure at Kandivali station resulted in commuters crossing the railway line

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The stairway closure at Kandivali station resulted in commuters crossing the railway line

People at the station were seen crossing the railway line because of the heavy congestion on the newly built foot-over bridge

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People at the station were seen crossing the railway line because of the heavy congestion on the newly built foot-over bridge

People risking their lives crossing the railway tracks were not satisfied with the authorities and sought a better alternative until the southern stairway foot-over bridge was under construction

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People risking their lives crossing the railway tracks were not satisfied with the authorities and sought a better alternative until the southern stairway foot-over bridge was under construction

Southern steps at the Kandivali station have been closed due to building work on the footbridge

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Southern steps at the Kandivali station have been closed due to building work on the footbridge

The reason why commuters were seen crossing the railway tracks at Kandivali station was because of the heavy congestion at the recently constructed foot-over bridge

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The reason why commuters were seen crossing the railway tracks at Kandivali station was because of the heavy congestion at the recently constructed foot-over bridge

Heavy congestion on the stairs of the newly constructed bridge almost created a stampede-like situation, causing inconvenience for passengers at Kandivali station

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Heavy congestion on the stairs of the newly constructed bridge almost created a stampede-like situation, causing inconvenience for passengers at Kandivali station

However, a banner on the southern steps stated, "The staircase has been closed for foot-over bridge construction beginning Tuesday, May 20, 2025. We apologise for the inconvenience."

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However, a banner on the southern steps stated, "The staircase has been closed for foot-over bridge construction beginning Tuesday, May 20, 2025. We apologise for the inconvenience."

Although the situation at Kandivali station appeared scary, passengers somehow managed to get past the congested area

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Although the situation at Kandivali station appeared scary, passengers somehow managed to get past the congested area

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