Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai, one of India’s busiest railway stations, will see the closure of Platform 18 for nearly two months starting October 1. The temporary shutdown is part of the ongoing ₹2,450-crore CSMT Redevelopment Project being implemented by the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA).

Though Platform 18 is just one among the station’s 18 platforms, it plays a crucial role in handling premium long-distance trains, including the Rajdhani, Shatabdi, and Vande Bharat services. It also provides passengers with the most convenient access to P D’Mello Road and the Eastern Freeway, particularly for those carrying heavy luggage.

Railway authorities explained that the closure is necessary to carry out piling and foundation work for a new elevated passenger de

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