Western Railway begins anti-encroachment drive near Mumbai’s Bandra station
The Western Railway has initiated a five-day anti-encroachment drive near Bandra East railway station following a Bombay High Court order. The operation aims to remove around 400 unauthorized structures to facilitate the expansion of railway lines and reduce congestion. The drive, which has faced opposition from residents, is supported by heavy security and has been in planning since 2017.
- ▪The anti-encroachment drive was launched on May 19, 2026, and will last until May 23.
- ▪It aims to clear 400 unauthorized structures across 5,200 square meters of land.
- ▪The drive is part of a larger plan to expand railway lines between Santacruz and Mumbai Central.
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The Western Railway (WR) on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) launched a five-day anti-encroachment drive near Bandra East railway station, following the Bombay High Court’s order allowing the railway authorities to remove the illegal structures.Heavy securityThe drive is set to clear at least 400 unauthorised structures across 5,200 square metres of land. The demolitions were carried out under heavy security. Over 1,000 personnel from Railway Protection Force, the Government Railway Police, the State police were deployed amid opposition from the residents.“The drive is to be seen from a wider context as it is deeply related to safety and the augmentation plan of railways,” said a WR spokesperson, adding that it was not a sudden plan but has been in process since 2017.
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