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MahaMetro to study Thane Ring Metro alignment change in three weeks
Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd will study a proposed change to the Thane Integral Ring Metro alignment and submit a feasibility report within three weeks, following Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik’s suggestion. The…
The Story in Brief
Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd will study a proposed change to the Thane Integral Ring Metro alignment and submit a feasibility report within three weeks, following Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik’s suggestion. The route would pass through Samata Nagar, Lokmanya Nagar, Aai Mata Mandir and Shivai Nagar, with fewer rehabilitations on the original stretch, according to Sarnaik.
MLC Niranjan Davkhare said the state had agreed to examine extending the project to Kalwa, Mumbra and Diva, though officials said a detailed project report for the extension already exists. Residents have raised safety concerns about tunnelling through Chendani Koliwada and old Thane. Metro officials said existing buildings would not be endangered and that an impact assessment would be made public.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that the route change is either a guaranteed solution or an unnecessary delay are premature. The immediate test is MahaMetro’s feasibility report, which must compare rehabilitation needs, passenger access and construction risks. The proposed reach to Kalwa, Mumbra and Diva also needs more than political approval. Its cost, timeline and funding should be published alongside the project report. For old Thane residents, the promised impact assessment must provide site-specific evidence, not broad assurances.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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