MUMBAI: Shri Raosaheb Dadarao Patil Danve, Hon’ble Minister of State for Railways, Coal & Mines, Government of India (through video link) and Dr. Bharati Pawar, Hon’ble Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Government of India flagged off the Manmad-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai Special train service today on 11.4.2022 from Manmad railway station. Shri Suhas Kande, Hon’ble MLA present as Guest of Honour. Shri Anil Kumar Lahoti, General Manager, Shri B.K. Dadabhoy, Additional General Manager and Principal heads of departments of Central Railway were present at CSMT headquarters. Shri S.S. Kedia, Divisional Railway Manager, Bhusaval Division was present at Manmad.
While addressing the gathering on the occasion Shri Raosaheb Dadarao Patil Danve said, that under the able leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Railways have taken various initiatives. The railways aimed to complete 100% electrification of its broad gauge lines by the end of 2023. The railways are also working towards station development, dedicated freight corridor, doubling etc. During Covid-19 pandemic threat when everything was closed, only the railways continued its freight and parcel operation to maintain the supply chain for the benefit of its citizens.
Dr. Bharti Pawar, Hon’ble Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare expressed her gratitude towards Railways for considering her demand to run this train for the benefit of farmers, traders, students and daily commuters.
Shri Anil Kumar Lahoti, General Manager Central and Western Railway welcomed the gathering and briefed about the running Manmad-Mumbai special train and how it will benefit rail users in the vicinity.
