India, June 23 -- Ending nearly two decades of uncertainty over the upkeep of several railway stations in Navi Mumbai, the City and Industrial Development Corporation (Cidco) on Monday handed over Targhar, Bamandongri and Kharkopar stations, along with their associated infrastructure, to Central Railway.

The transfer marks the beginning of a phased handover of all railway stations developed by Cidco to Indian Railways. Officials said the remaining stations will be transferred over the next six months, paving the way for improved maintenance, passenger amenities and station management.

The transfer documents were exchanged at Cidco Bhavan by Cidco vice-chairman and managing director Ashwin Mudgal in the presence of Thane MP and Railway C...