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A rail fracture between Vikhroli and Kanjurmarg stations briefly disrupted local train services on Mumbai's Central Railway main line. The fracture was detected on the down slow line at 7:32?am, prompting authorities to divert slow trains to the fast line from Matunga station and impose a 30 km/h speed restriction. The line was declared safe by 7:58 am. This disruption affected over 3.5 million daily commuters, causing delays of 10-20 minutes. The incident highlights the challenges of maintaining safety and punctuality on one of the world's busiest suburban rail networks.
Local train operations on Mumbai's Central Railway main line faced a brief disruption earlier this week after a rail fracture was identified between Vikhroli and Kanjurmarg stations on the down slow line. The fracture was noticed at 7:32?am, leading railway authorities to immediately impose a speed restriction and divert slow local trains to the fast line starting from Matunga station. Central Railway staff responded promptly, and by 7:58?am the track was declared safe for train movement, albeit with a 30 km/h speed restriction, according to Swapnil Nila, the railway's chief public relations officer. Advertisement
The temporary disruption caused suburban trains, the lifeline for Mumbai commuters, to run 10 to 20 minutes behind schedule. The main line serves as a critical corridor linking south Mumbai to the eastern suburbs and the interiors of Thane and Raigad districts, handling over 3.5 million passengers every day.
This incident follows a series of operational challenges on Mumbai's suburban network, which has experienced track faults, derailments, and other technical issues in the past. Quick action by railway personnel prevented more severe delays, reflecting the efficiency of maintenance teams in handling emergency situations on heavily used routes. Despite the short-lived disruption, the event underscores the need for continuous monitoring, timely repairs, and safety checks to maintain commuter trust and system reliability.
Source PTI
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