Opposition protests against delayed Thane Metro 4-4A operations

…accusing the ruling Mahayuti regime of having made the false assurances to earn brownie points during the civic elections and also hinted at some nexus deliberately delaying the project beyond its promised schedule. “ The metro trial run was conducted with much fanfare on Sept 22 last year where CM and his deputy along with party workers travelled in the rake between two stations. Though it was merely a test run, govt made it seem like an inauguration making us feel if the event was designed keeping the municipal elections in mind. Even a year has elapsed, there is no sign of the services to start. Further, there are differing views on the route to be made operational in the initial phase ,” said Pradhan. The party also took the opportunity to raise its objection to the integral ring metro project in Thane, questioning, given that the metro 4-4A corridor couldn’t be completed even in 10 years, what would…

…integral ring metro project in Thane, questioning, given that the metro 4-4A corridor couldn’t be completed even in 10 years, what would be the fate of the ring railway project. Transport minister Pratap Sarnaik said the phase 1 of the metro route between Gaimukh and Kapurbawdi could be operational by the year end.