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Army supervises Elphinstone Railway station's foot bridge work

The Indian Army is supervising construction of a foot overbridge at Mumbai's Elphinstone Railway station.

Army supervises construction work at Elphinstone station

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Army supervises construction work at Elphinstone station

Indian Army personnel have begun supervising the work on a foot overbridge at the Elphinstone railway station in Mumbai. (IANS Photo)

 

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Army supervises construction work at Elphinstone station

Despite criticism from various quarters for using Army's help, the decision of the Maharashtra government and Indian Railways remained. (IANS Photo)

 

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Army supervises construction work at Elphinstone station

According to media reports, Railways is providing Rs 10 crore to the Army for constructing a bridge on the north side of the station. (IANS Photo)

 

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Army supervises construction work at Elphinstone station

The bridge is expected to be completed by February of 2018. (IANS Photo)

 

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Army supervises construction work at Elphinstone station

One of the busiest stations in Mumbai, the existing foot overbridge at the station had caused a stampede due to its narrow dimensions and high footfall. More than 20 people had died. (IANS Photo)

 

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