Mumbai: Elphinstone Road station renamed as Prabhadevi

Mumbai: The Elphinstone Road station in Mumbai has been renamed as Prabhadevi station.

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The new name came into effect from the midnight of July 18.

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"Necessary changes are being made on station boards, indicators, PA system, etc for the benefit of passengers," read a statement.

Not to forget, around 23 people were killed and over 39 injured in a rush-hour stampede at the same railway station in September last year.

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The station code for newly renamed Prabhadevi station will be PBHD. (ANI)

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