Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu, the Minister of Railways, discussed major ongoing and futuristic railway infrastructural projects of Mumbai and Maharashtra during a meeting with Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra on April 18.
As per the WR press release issued by Ravinder Bhakar, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the need was emphasised to expedite the execution of various rail projects in the region. State officials will extend full support for land acquisition, release of funds and approach roads for railway projects. It was also decided that all formalities regarding a joint venture between Indian Railways and the government of Maharashtra will be completed by May 2017.
Further, it was also discussed that consensus will be made towards state support for the Bandra-Virar elevated corridor.