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MUMBAI: IBN 7’s ‘Hindustan ki Kasam’ will be in
Mumbai this week discussing the city’s distinctive suburban
train system. Covering vast geographical distances to include as
much of the local population as possible, this network is the principle
mode of mass public transport in the city and one of the oldest
in Asia.
Keeping in mind the Mumbaikars absolute dependence on these trains
for their daily commute, the programme’s team will bring together
people and experts to deliberate on issues such as congestion, women’s
compartment’s, security, general conditions, etc.
Two zonal wings of the Indian railways operate the Mumbai Suburban
Railway System: the Western Railways and the Central Railways. Renowned
for possessing the highest passenger density of any urban railway
system in the world, this lifeline of the city carries a record
65-lakh passengers daily.
Despite such heavy commuter traffic, the infrastructure surrounding
the railways is insufficient resulting in problems of overcrowding
and subsequent fatalities.
“We strongly feel that an issue like the Mumbai local trains
deserves attention due to the public’s sheer dependence on
it. We believe in inclusive journalism and our aim has always been
to air shows, which involve the common man.
This show will provide the people a platform to voice their opinions
on subjects, which affect their daily lives. We are confident that
the outcome of such a series will put pressure on the concerned
authorities to bring about positive changes regarding the same.”
added, Ashutosh, Managing Editor, IBN 7.
Watch "Hindustan Ki Kasam" from Monday to Sunday at 6:30
pm only on IBN 7.
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