That view of garbage and muck along the rail tracks may soon be passé. In what might be one of the largest projects in the city, the Central Railway is planning to introduce floriculture in association with Nashik-based Sahyadri Agri Products. The pilot project will be implemented in the Dadar-Parel rail stretch.

“The spectacle of garbage and overflowing drains along railway track adds to the woes of passengers. This garbage and debris along track is a nuisance and safety hazard for railways too. This garbage is generated mainly from dumping from adjacent hutments. There are attempts to clean up the place with help of flat wagons, machines and men, but it is time-consuming,” a senior official said.