Summary:
This has resulted in funds of Rs 275 crore, received by the civic body under the ‘smart city’ project, remaining unused. Officials from the civic body said it had taken up the work of improving the Kalyan railway station area, and that Central Railway and MSRTC were two major stakeholders in it. Lifts and escalators are also proposed to be built for people to reach the railway station. MSRTC officials said it was discussing the proposal with the civic body. The official further said the proposed bus stand in front of the railway station, on MSRTC land, was a critical part of the project..