Even as the city witnesses a long-delayed implementation of infrastructural projects that could finally ease the commuting woes of its over 20 million citizens, the problems of congestion outside railway stations remains an issue that has no easy answers. So while authorities promise us faster Metro rail networks and frequent train services, it’s the tight areas outside the railway stations that remain the city’s original bugbear.
In a five-part series, DNA highlights what commuters go through while they navigate the traffic and chaos in getting to their stations. On the first of the five-part series, we look at Dadar. Considered the heart of the city and the key railway station for connectivity, Dadar handles commuters from both central and western railway and is also home to several corporate parks, industrial units. However, roads are crowded, traffic is clogged, and even walking is a hassle.
As we speak to stakeholders, we check for the reasons why Dadar remains a problem even today, and what could be done to improve the situation outside one of the most critical railway hubs on the city’s train network.
