Whereas the Rail Land Improvement Authority (RLDA), in collaboration with the Thane Municipal Company (TMC), has unveiled an formidable multi-modal venture for Thane railway station, the railway overbridge nonetheless stands incomplete. The bridge stands out because it passes from above the railway monitor, being a connector between east and west of Thane.
The ROB, a vital hyperlink within the Station Space Visitors Enchancment Scheme (SATIS)-E, was initially set for completion in August 2024 however has confronted delays on account of monsoon and the challenges of working close to dwell railway tracks. The December 2024 deadline has additionally been missed, as confirmed by Sandeep Malvi, Extra Commissioner of TMC and CEO of Thane Good Metropolis.
“Now we have obtained all the mandatory railway clearances that have been beforehand pending. The one step remaining is an 18-hour mega block, which the rail division has assured might be allotted quickly,” stated Malvi.
He projected the bridge’s completion by March and, in case of operational delays, confirmed it might be completed earlier than the RLDA tower. “If circumstances allow, we intention to start out commuter operations on the bridge, even when vehicular motion isn’t instantly doable,” added Malvi.
With out the ROB, the multi-modal hub can’t totally obtain its goal. The SATIS-E venture goals to remodel Thane railway station right into a seamless transit hub by integrating numerous modes of transport and creating vertical leasable airspace. A centerpiece of the venture is the development of Tower-1, an 11-storey constructing close to platform 10A, spanning 9,000 sq. metres.
Tower-1 is designed to deal with a number of wants. Its basement will function a parking facility, whereas the bottom and mezzanine ranges will cater to railway operations. The concourse degree is meant for bus motion, making certain easy integration with different transport modes. Above this, eight flooring might be devoted to business use, with a built-up space of 24,280 sq. metres.
As part of the general SATIS-E initiative, Thane Municipal Company is establishing a 2.24km round elevated street linking the Japanese Expressway to the east of Thane railway station. This street will present direct entry to the deck space close to platform 10, making it simpler for commuters and companies to navigate the hub.
The combination of transport techniques and business improvement depends closely on the well timed completion of this ROB.
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