By: Express News ServiceMumbai | October 7, 2025 12:55 AM IST 2 min readShinde instructed that the proposal be executed through the high-speed rail authorities and asked NHSRCL to coordinate with the Railways Ministry to take it forward (X/mieknathshinde)In a move aimed at improving last-mile connectivity for Maharashtra’s first bullet train station in Thane district, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday directed officials to explore the possibility of linking the upcoming Mhatardi bullet train station with Thane railway station, Kopar railway station, and the Taloja Metro line.The directions were issued during a review meeting held at the MSRDC office, attended by Shinde’s Principal Secretary Naveen Sona, officials from MahaRail, and the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL).According to officials, the Mhatardi station, being developed near Diva, will be a major junction on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor and is expected to serve as an integrated transport hub. Once completed, the hub will connect multiple transport modes including the bullet train, suburban rail, metro, bus, and highway networks.Story continues below this adDuring the meeting, MahaRail presented a conceptual plan illustrating how Mhatardi could be seamlessly linked with nearby rail and metro stations.Shinde instructed that the proposal be executed through the high-speed rail authorities and asked NHSRCL to coordinate with the Railways Ministry to take it forward.Sources said NHSRCL has responded positively to the proposal and will forward it for approval to the ministry.Once operational, the connectivity is expected to significantly ease passenger movement from Thane, Kopar, and Navi Mumbai’s Taloja to the bullet train terminal, reducing travel time and decongesting existing suburban rail routes.Story continues below this ad“This integration will make Mhatardi a true multimodal hub, ensuring fast and seamless connectivity for commuters across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region,” Shinde said, according to officials present at the meeting.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Eknath Shinde