What is the new name of Mumbai Central railway station?
Mumbai Central station to be renamed as Nana Shankarseth Mumbai Central railway station.
What is the new name of Victoria Terminus?
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) is located in Mumbai on the Western Part of India touching the shores of the Arabian Sea. This building, designed by F. W. Stevens, is spread across a 2.85 hectare area.
Is CSMT and CSMT same?
In March 1996, the station’s name was changed from Victoria terminus, a name it was given during the British era. Centre gave its clearance to a proposal by the state government to rename the station to call it the Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT).
Which station name changed recently in Mumbai?
The Mumbai Central Terminus on the Western Railway (WR) will soon be renamed as ‘Nana Shankar Shet Central Terminus’. The central government has a positive role to play in this regard. The naming process is underway by the central government, said MP Arvind Sawant.
When did CST change to CSMT?
March 1996
In March 1996 the station name was changed from Victoria Terminus to “Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus” (with station code CST) after Shivaji, the 17th-century warrior king who employed guerrilla tactics to contest the Mughal Empire and found a new state in the western Marathi-speaking regions of the Deccan Plateau.
Which station is renamed as Prabhadevi?
Elphinstone Road station
The Elphinstone Road station in Mumbai has been renamed as Prabhadevi station. The new name came into effect from the midnight of July 18.
Is VT and CST same?
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus ( CST ) is still well known as Victoria Terminus. It has about 12 / 14 platform for local trains & about 15 platforms through trains, Both the sections ( Local & Foreign) are separate.
What is the old name of Mumbai Central railway station?
/ 18.9697; 72.8194 Mumbai Central (formerly Bombay Central, station code: MMCT) is a major railway station on the Western line, situated in Mumbai, Maharashtra in an area known by the same name. It serves as a major stop for both Local and Inter-City/Express trains with separate platforms for them.
How commuters from Navi Mumbai will get new platforms soon?
Commuters from Navi Mumbai will soon get new platforms at six railway stations. The Central Railway (CR) has decided to give a separate track to the trains running on trans-harbour line. At present, there is a separate line for the trains between Thane and Juinagar railway stations.
What is Nana Shankarseth Mumbai Central railway station?
THE MUMBAI Central railway station on the Western Railway route of the Mumbai Suburban rail line is set to be renamed. The Uddhav Thackeray government on Thursday sanctioned a proposal for rechristening it as Nana Shankarseth Mumbai Central railway station.
Why is the Bombay railway station called Victoria Terminus?
Since Bombay became a major port city at the time, a bigger station was built to meet its demands, and was named Victoria Terminus, after the then reigning Empress of India, Queen Victoria.