India, Aug. 19 -- Western Railway has begun work to widen the narrow entry and exit point on the western side of the South Foot Over Bridge (FOB) at Prabhadevi railway station to ease passenger congestion. The existing toilet block beside the FOB has been demolished after the BMC issued the required no-objection certificate (NOC), and a new staircase is being constructed at the spot. Separately, the BMC has agreed in principle to examine a proposal for an additional 12-metre-wide FOB with staircase and lift facilities.

The decision to improve passenger movement followed inspections by Mumbai Central divisional railway manager (DRM) Pankaj Singh, along with BMC and Western Railway officials.

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