Army supervises Elphinstone Railway station's foot bridge work

Indian Army personnel have begun supervising the work on a foot overbridge at the Elphinstone railway station in Mumbai. (IANS Photo)

Despite criticism from various quarters for using Army's help, the decision of the Maharashtra government and Indian Railways remained. (IANS Photo)

According to media reports, Railways is providing Rs 10 crore to the Army for constructing a bridge on the north side of the station. (IANS Photo)

The bridge is expected to be completed by February of 2018. (IANS Photo)

One of the busiest stations in Mumbai, the existing foot overbridge at the station had caused a stampede due to its narrow dimensions and high footfall. More than 20 people had died. (IANS Photo)