MUMBAI: Western Railway demolished 28 illegal hutments on the eastern side of Ram Mandir station on Tuesday under heavy police protection to clear land obstructing the approach road and connecting tracks for the upcoming Jogeshwari Terminus. The drive involved 43 RPF personnel, five city police personnel and 22 contractor workers, with a JCB deployed for demolition.The first phase of the ₹76.48-crore terminus is now expected to open by early 2027. The facility will have four widened platforms, capable of accommodating 24-coach long-distance trains.
