Slew of amenities set to be inaugurated

Mumbai: The minister of state for railway, Rajen Gohain, on Wednesday morning will inaugurate a slew of amenities for Mumbaikars including foot overbridges (FOBs), lifts and escalators and green initiatives such as solar energy for both Central and Western Railway at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT).

Among others, FOBs at Currey Road, Nahur and Virar; an escalator at Titwala; and lifts at Reay Road, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Che-mbur, Virar and Vasai Road will be inaugurated. Also, solar power plants in PRS buildings at Mumbai Central and Dadar; the headquarters bui-lding at Churc-hgate; and station buildings at And-heri and Bandra Terminus will finally be powered simultaneously W edesday afternoon.

Similarly, emergency medical rooms at Byculla and Mumbra; booking offices at Currey Road, Bhandup and Nahur; and toilets at Kalyan, Vasai Road and Virar will be thrown open.

The lifts will greatly help senior citizens.