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IN PHOTOS: Western Railway begins demolition of remaining structures in Bandra’s Garib Nagar

Updated On: 30 October, 2026 02:02 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Western Railway on Friday began demolishing 94 remaining structures in Bandra East's Garib Nagar area. Pics/Satej Shinde

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These structures had been left untouched during a major demolition drive in May 2026 to allow eligible affected families to be rehabilitated. Pics/Satej Shinde
These structures had been left untouched during a major demolition drive in May 2026 to allow eligible affected families to be rehabilitated. Pics/Satej Shinde
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The demolition is being carried out in accordance with the Bombay High Court's order dated October 23, 2026
The demolition is being carried out in accordance with the Bombay High Court's order dated October 23, 2026
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While disposing of the petition, the High Court had directed the eligible affected families to vacate the premises within a week
While disposing of the petition, the High Court had directed the eligible affected families to vacate the premises within a week
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Western Railway had carried out a major demolition drive in Garib Nagar in May 2026
Western Railway had carried out a major demolition drive in Garib Nagar in May 2026
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However, 94 structures were left out at the time to facilitate the rehabilitation of eligible project-affected persons (PAPs)
However, 94 structures were left out at the time to facilitate the rehabilitation of eligible project-affected persons (PAPs)
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The structures were allowed to remain until alternative accommodation was arranged for the families
The structures were allowed to remain until alternative accommodation was arranged for the families
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With the authorities completing the allotment of permanent homes and handing over possession to all 94 eligible families, the railway has now started the remaining demolition work
With the authorities completing the allotment of permanent homes and handing over possession to all 94 eligible families, the railway has now started the remaining demolition work
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Clearing the land would pave the way for the development of an integrated railway complex on the eastern side of Bandra Terminus
Clearing the land would pave the way for the development of an integrated railway complex on the eastern side of Bandra Terminus
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The proposed development aims to improve passenger amenities and make access to the station easier
The proposed development aims to improve passenger amenities and make access to the station easier
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It also includes the construction of Platform 8 and expansion of train stabling facilities
It also includes the construction of Platform 8 and expansion of train stabling facilities
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The plan also covers improvements to train maintenance infrastructure, including the development or relocation of certain auxiliary maintenance facilities
The plan also covers improvements to train maintenance infrastructure, including the development or relocation of certain auxiliary maintenance facilities
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Other proposed works include better passenger circulation areas, waiting spaces and essential facilities
Other proposed works include better passenger circulation areas, waiting spaces and essential facilities
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The improvements are expected to increase the passenger-handling capacity of Bandra Terminus and make railway operations more efficient
The improvements are expected to increase the passenger-handling capacity of Bandra Terminus and make railway operations more efficient
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The improvements are expected to provide better facilities for passengers travelling on long-distance trains as well as Mumbai's suburban railway network
The improvements are expected to provide better facilities for passengers travelling on long-distance trains as well as Mumbai's suburban railway network

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