India, Sept. 25 -- As the Central Railway (CR) is making necessary arrangements to run 15-car slow trains beyond Thane, some stations are in need of other critical modifications. For instance, at Dombivali, there is a peculiar problem of fencing on the platform, right where the ladies' compartment halts, inconveniencing the commuters.

The fencing is towards the north end of platform number 5, which serves Kalyan-bound trains. Sources in CR said that a foot-over-bridge (FOB) ends on this portion of the platform.

"There is a fence right after the FOB, and there is barely any space for passengers to alight and board the train in the little space available. We have been asking the CR authorities to make necessary improvements before any unt...