Two new stations, more trains to boost new airport's connectivity
MUMBAI, Nov. 6 -- With flight operations at the Navi Mumbai International Airport expected to begin next month, the railways are planning train schedules for better connectivity. Starting this month, 10 additional trains will run on the Nerul/Belapur-Uran corridor, and two new railway stations - at Targhar and Gavhan - are expected to be opened to the public soon.
Sources said these additions to the system were to be inaugurated over the weekend, but are now postponed due to the model code of conduct enforced in view of the upcoming local body elections. However, once the new stations are ready, operations can begin before a formal inauguration, an official said.
The Targhar station is within walking distance from NMIA. "For last-mile connectivity, bus and auto rickshaw stands are being arranged outside the station premises. We will add 10 more train services on this route very soon. There is also a plan to start 15-car trains as and when demand increases and subsequent infrastructure is developed," said a CR official. This was part of the railway's annual timetable revision in October.
This rail corridor caters to around 3.30 million daily commuters. Any increase in train services will be the first in seven years since the corridor began in November 2018....
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