Since a permanent roof on the extended platform five at Thane railway station is taking some time to materialise, Central Railway has installe a make shift roof during the monsoon season. The makeshift roof has been put together using bamboo sticks, steel bars and durable plastic sheets.

In its June 3 edition, mid-day had highlighted the concerns expressed by the commuters about the lack of roof over the extended portion of the platform. “The rains are not here in full swing otherwise it would have been a wet entry and exit while getting into or getting out of the train.