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Thane Municipal House Unanimously Backs Naming New Railway Station After Anand Dighe

Published: March 20, 2026 | Category: Real Estate Maharashtra
Thane Municipal House Unanimously Backs Naming New Railway Station After Anand Dighe

The Thane municipal house has unanimously passed a resolution backing the decision to name the upcoming railway station between Thane and Mulund after late Shiv Sena leader ‘Dharmveer' Anand Dighe. The resolution claims to be in sync with the sentiments of Thane residents.

It may be recalled that Thane MP Naresh Mhaske formally requested the railway minister to name the new station after Dighe in parliament earlier this week. Subsequently, the issue was brought up before the House, and a resolution was tabled in the general body meeting, which was duly passed, according to a statement issued by the civic administration.

The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) issued a statement late Thursday on the occasion of Gudi Padwa, stating that the ‘resolution of appreciation' supporting the naming of the new railway station after Dighe was unanimously passed by the general body held on Wednesday.

The resolution will now be sent to the state government for formal approval, elected representatives said. The Shiv Sena has been pushing for the completion of the railway station. Party MPs Shrikant Shinde and Mhaske met railway minister Ashwini Vaishnav in 2024, requesting the railways to take over the execution of the project due to the financial inability of the municipal corporation.

The cost escalations of the project approved in 2016 ballooned from Rs 127 crore to over Rs 250 crore, threatening to indefinitely delay the project. This new railway station is crucial for lakhs of commuters using the Central Railway services and for those staying on the Thane-Mulund fringes. It will also help decongest the two stations.

The station will have one island platform servicing two lines on the slow corridor and one home platform for termination and start. As per the fresh proposal, the railways will construct the station and allied services, while the Thane corporation will ensure the completion of connectivity modes connecting the facility and also the required infrastructure like parking outside the new station.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is Anand Dighe?
Anand Dighe, known as ‘Dharmveer', was a prominent leader of the Shiv Sena party in Thane, Maharashtra. He was known for his contributions to the local community and his political influence in the region.
2. Why is the new railway station important for Thane?
The new railway station between Thane and Mulund is crucial for reducing congestion at the existing Thane and Mulund stations. It will also serve as a vital transportation hub for commuters using the Central Railway services and those living in the Thane-Mulund fringes.
3. What was the cost escalation of the project?
The cost of the project, initially approved in 2016 at Rs 127 crore, escalated to over Rs 250 crore, which threatened to indefinitely delay the project's completion.
4. Who requested the railway minister to name the station after Anand Dighe?
Thane MP Naresh Mhaske formally requested the railway minister to name the new station after Anand Dighe in parliament earlier this week.
5. What is the role of the Thane Municipal Corporation in the project?
The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) will ensure the completion of connectivity modes connecting the new railway station and the required infrastructure like parking outside the station. The railways will handle the construction of the station and allied services.