Citing the need for a better rail connectivity, several commuters from Thane have demanded a MEMU (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit) local train services on Nashik-Titwala and Pune-Ambernath sections.
On Wednesday, March 5, a delegation representing the residents recently submitted a memorandum their demand to railway authorities.
According to PTI, a member of the delegation, while talking to media, said the growing population and increasing commuter needs necessitate a direct train service in these regions.
They have supported their request with a report prepared by a railway official some years back on the technical feasibility of operating a 16-coach MEMU train on these routes.
In view of the technical and logistical concerns, the delegation member pointed out that Vande Bharat trains, which are wider than MEMU trains, operate safely in these Western Ghats section.
Ambernath and Titwala are towns located in Thane district.
On the other hand, the 14 km distance between Ambernath and Badlapur is finally getting covered with a new suburban station at Chikhloli. It will be after a long time that a suburban station will be opening on the main line.
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