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Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the redevelopment of Mumbai鈥檚 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) Railway Station. The project aims to preserve the station鈥檚 heritage while introducing modern facilities, ensuring a balance between historical significance and contemporary needs. CSMT, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is undergoing redevelopment to enhance the passenger experience while safeguarding its iconic architectural heritage. Speaking to ANI, Vaishnaw said, 鈥淐SMT is a heritage station. It is being designed in a way that would preserve the heritage and the station becomes equipped with modern facilities.鈥� The design has been developed with inputs from world-class designers and local experts. Highlighting the project鈥檚 progress, the Minister noted, 鈥淲ork has begun and it is going on rapidly. There will be significant waiting areas for passengers. It is a good project.鈥� To accommodate new facilities, old buildings have been demolished, and construction for new structures has already started. The revamped CSMT will include spacious waiting areas and upgraded passenger amenities. Vaishnaw emphasised the comprehensive redevelopment efforts for 132 stations across the country, with CSMT being a flagship project reflecting the Indian Railways鈥� focus on blending heritage with modernisation.