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has one of the highest passenger densities of any urban railway system in the world. With almost 7 million passengers using the system daily, as well as the associated transport interchanges in their vicinity (bus stations, taxi stands, autorickshaw stands, car parks, etc.) the areas around the
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stations and other high-concentration commercial areas with various destinations. The purpose of the skywalks is efficient dispersal of commuters from congested areas to strategic locations, such as bus stations, taxi stands, shopping areas, etc. and vice versa.
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suburban railway stations are the most congested in the city. The problem is further aggravated by the presence of hawkers and parked vehicles, making the commute hazardous for pedestrians. The skyways were constructed to reduce risk to pedestrians.
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765:References
699:Vile Parle
660:Vidyavihar
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618:Ulhasnagar
607:Thane (W)
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242:Andheri
143:History
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125:skyways
74:, India
741:Wadala
497:Kalyan
483:Kalyan
317:391.5
284:Bandra
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256:Bandra
213:S. No.
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