Ashwini Vaishnaw boarded the Ambernath slow local train

During his journey, he also provided insights into the 12 major projects planned for the enhancement of Mumbai's railway network, an official statement said

Vaishnaw elaborated on the 12 significant projects aimed at upgrading Mumbai’s railway infrastructure

These projects are expected to enhance efficiency, safety, and comfort for passengers. The initiatives include modernising stations, increasing train frequencies, and improving signaling systems, the Central Railway said

Vaishnaw boarded the suburban train at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in south Mumbai at 2.34 pm and alighted at Bhandup station at 3.18 pm after his 27 km-long journey

Railway officials said Vaishnaw, who was in the city for an awards ceremony, boarded a second class coach of the Ambernath-bound slow local train and got down at Bhandup station

Central Railway General Manager Dharam Veer Meena and other senior officials accompanied Vaishnaw during the train journey