CR: First AC Local Between Thane and Panvel Flagged Off

Shri Suresh Angadi, Hon’ble Minister of State for Railways flagged off the inaugural run of first ever Air-conditioned Suburban Train of Central Railway from Panvel (Through Video link) on Thane-Vashi-Panvel Trans-Harbour line in a function held at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai today.

Hon’ble Minister of State for Railways also dedicated 13 Foot over bridges at 12 stations on Central and Western Railway, New booking offices at Ghatkopar and Kaman Road stations, Deluxe toilets at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Panvel stations, High Volume Low Speed (HVLS) fans at Byculla and Dadar stations, Solar panel at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Free Wi-fi at 20 stations of Central Railway and IP based LED indicators at Dadar and Thane stations.

Hon’ble Minister of state for Railways said on the occasion that he was very impressed to see the cleanliness at station. Further he said that, Railways will work tirelessly towards the satisfaction of travellers and appealed to maintain the cleanliness.   

Shri Aslam Shaikh, Hon’ble Minister of Textiles, Fisheries & Ports, Govt. of Maharashtra and Guardian Minister, Mumbai City, Smt. Aditi Tatkare, Hon’ble Minister of state for Industries & Mining, Tourism, Horticulture, Sports & Youth Welfare, Protocol, Information & Public Relations Govt. of Maharashtra & Guardian Minister, Raigad, Shri Arvind Sawant and Shri Manoj Kotak Hon’ble Members of Parliament and other dignitaries and senior officers were present on the occasion. Dr. Kavita Choutmal, Hon’ble Mayor, Panvel and other Railway officials were present at Panvel. Shri Rajan Vichare, Hon’ble Member of Parliament welcomed the arrival of inaugural run of first AC local at Thane.

The inaugural run of first AC local was piloted by Motorwoman Smt Manisha Mhaske and woman Guard Smt Shweta Ghone.

Shri Sanjeev Mittal, General Manager, Central Railway presented the welcome address, and also welcomed the dignitaries by traditional way of presenting shawl and Shriphal. Shri Shalab Goyal, Divisional Railway Manager, Mumbai Division, Central Railway gave vote of thanks. 

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