Paan stains, graffiti again fill new walls and pillars...

Most commuters are apathetic towards the renovation work at Bandra station by the Mumbai Heritage Conversation Committee.

Expert view
Hawkers add to the unkempt look outside Bandra station 
Bandra station was restored exactly to look like it was built in the 1880s. The  government spent huge money too. But where are the authorities to maintain the aesthetic beauty of the heritage structure? People are spitting on the walls, but there is nobody to check or to clean the walls and the area. This is not the way to treat any heritage structure. Moreover, without giving a thought,  authorities  blocked the beauty of Bandra station the constructing skywalks. Further hawkers are giving unclean look near  station area. When we have reported to the BMC they just say we do the cleaning drive to get rid of them. But this has become clichéd of BMC. They cheat all activists who care for citizens and heritage buildings. The authorities must take charge and maintain heritage structures. They should impose fines those who disregard the heritage structures.
Anil Joseph, chairperson (civic affairs), Khar Residents’ Association

All  railway stations are ignored. Some  in Navi Mumbai are designed well, but  we continue to treat them as  dustbins. Spitting carelessly should stop. Each of us needs to act responsibly. 
— Bijal Shah, student

Despite the restoration, we continue to dirty the premises. New trains too are in a bad condition. The numerous hoardings outside the station spoil the look.
— Shannon D’cruz, web designer

The look of the Bandra station had transformed for a while. However, the dirt and filth is back again. The urchins on the stations add to the nuisance.
— Nirav Soni, marketing manager

Many heritage structures in Bandra are maintained well by the authorities and activists. Lots of money was spent on the restoration work at Bandra railway station. The common man should ensure it remains good.       
— Karan Ahuja, businessman