CSMT Railway Station To Get Free Library Inspired By Churchgate's 'Library Junction'
Mumbai: After receiving a strong response to its free ‘Library Junction’ at Churchgate station, Project Mumbai is now preparing to extend the initiative to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), offering commuters access to books at no cost while they wait or travel. The process to set up a similar facility at the Central Railway terminus is currently underway, senior railway officials…
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) railway station is set to introduce a free library inspired by the successful Library Junction at Churchgate station, according to Project Mumbai. The CSMT initiative aims to provide commuters with access to books at no cost while they wait for trains or travel. The project is being coordinated with railway authorities and is expected to launch soon, although specific details about the facility's size and launch date have not been disclosed.
Since its launch on June 5, 2026, the Library Junction at Churchgate has seen 1,190 commuters register and around 1,500 books issued. Currently, approximately 950 books are in circulation, including 200 books without barcodes. The facility sees an average of 20-25 new readers daily, with 100-200 visitors each day. The library offers a diverse range of subjects to cater to various interests and is free of charge for borrowing.
The successful response at Churchgate has sparked plans to expand the initiative to CSMT, one of Mumbai's busiest railway stations, ultimately increasing accessibility to reading materials for a larger commuter population.
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