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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In Mumbai, which railway station planned to rename as ’Prabhadevi’ station recently?
A
Charni Road
B
Elphinstone Road
C
Khar Road
D
Matunga Road
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The station was named after Governor of Bombay Presidency from 1853 to 1860 Lord Elphinstone. Elphinstone Road station on the suburban rail network of Mumbai is now Prabhadevi station.

Detailed explanation-2: -In a significant development, the Mumbai Division of Central Railway’s trans-harbour line has decided to add a railway station on the Thane-Panvel route. According to an official statement released by the Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC), a new station, Digha, will be a part of this route from January 2023.

Detailed explanation-3: -After changing the name of Victoria Terminus to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) in 1996, it was changed again Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT). The name of the now-infamous Elphinstone Road station has now been changed to Prabhadevi station.

Detailed explanation-4: -†A footbridge links Prabhadevi to Parel on the Central line. Churchgate railway station is the terminus station at the south end of Mumbai city. In Mumbai, Western Line (WR) suburban trains use this station as terminus.

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