Local resident from Shivaji Nagar have demanded escalator at Govandi railway station mentioning the problems being faced by the elderly and pregnant commuters. The residents met BJP leader and member of Lok Sabha Manoj Kotak with their demands. 

The locals demanded that there should be an escalator and elevator at Govandi railway station too, several stations in the city has already been upgraded with escalator and elevator services. The residents also submitted a letter to Kotak who have assured them that the escalator and elevator will soon be installed.