Indian Railways: Divided By Zones, United By Railfans - Karthik

Sir/Madam
A person travelling from Panvel to the western suburbs currently travels via Kurla/ Vadala/ Bandra/ Andheri by train/auto/taxi at various points. The only direct train from Panvel to Andheri during morning peak hours is at 7.40 a.m.
Once the Panvel to Ghatkopar Train service is commenced, it will reduce hardhips for those travelling from Navi Mumbai as they will prefer the Metro from Ghatkopar. This is a fast mode of transport and avoids road traffic.
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the Central Railways should commence Panvel- Ghatkopar Train services immediately. The trains can ply upto Kurla on Platform 9 i.e. which is built but unused till date. From there the train can ply to Ghatkopar on Platform 1 and then back to Kurla and Panvel via the same route. The frequency during morning peak hours can be one train every 30 minutes and then gradually increased.
The Panvel residents hope this is introduced by this month end as a New Year gift to Panvel commuters.