In a significant infrastructural development, the construction of the 6th Foot Over Bridge (FOB) at Thane railway station is making remarkable progress as it is near completion.
The latest update reveals that the construction team has successfully completed the launching of girders on four out of the total seven spans planned for the FOB.
It is a testament to modern engineering and collaboration, and its continued progress promises enhanced connectivity and convenience for passengers in the bustling station, said an official of CR.
For those unversed, Thane is considered second most busses railway station of CRs Mumbai division. It has daily footfalls of around 4.5 lakh daily.
The completed spans, which include platforms 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, now stand as a testament to the dedication and hard work of the construction crew. Each span comprises four girders, and with the completion of these spans, a total of 16 girders have been successfully launched into position.
If all goes according to the plan foot over the bridge will be ready in October this year, official added.
The construction effort recently achieved another significant milestone with a meticulously executed night block. On the night of August 26-27, 2023, a 5-hour window from 00:50 am to 05:50 am was dedicated to the launching of girders for the 4th span, located on Platforms 4 and 5.
As the project forges ahead, the remaining three spans on Platforms 3, 2, and 1 are expected to be completed in the near future. The completion of these spans will mark yet another achievement in the ongoing Thane Station FOB construction project.
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