Dombivli commuters warn railways are waiting for a tragedy at Kalyan end of platform 5
During the morning rush hour, as hundreds scramble to board suburban trains at Dombivli station, a serious safety hazard emerges on platform number five — particularly at the Kalyan end, where women commuters wait. The designated space for women is dangerously inadequate for the length of 15-coach trains, and broken tiles and damaged fencing only add to the risks.
When this correspondent asked women commuters how they cope with the overcrowded, unsafe space, one retorted sharply: “What is your problem? We will stand however, we have to. Please don’t take photos. If you have any objections, take them up with the railway authorities.” Read More
Many commuters pointed out that the issue arises mainly