Commuters across Mumbai faced another chaotic morning on Tuesday as all three lines of Central Railway were hit by delays and overcrowding. The disruption comes a day after an empty local train coach derailed
near Dombivli, with repair work at the crossover site continuing to slow down services on the main line.
Passengers reported long waits and packed trains, with several services running behind schedule during peak hours.
Kasara Line Hit By Khardi Work
Delays were not limited to the main line. Work related to pre interlocking for the third line near Khardi impacted services on the Kasara route as well. Commuters complained of trains being delayed by over 20 minutes, with platforms filling up as services failed to arrive on time.
The ongoing work is part of a 13.53 kilometre third line project between Kasara and Khardi, aimed at separating suburban and long distance train traffic. The line is expected to be electrified soon, with commissioning to follow after approvals.
Harbour Line Faces Cancellations
On the Harbour line, last minute cancellations worsened the situation. At CBD Belapur railway station, passengers were asked to disembark after a train from Panvel was diverted to the carshed. This led to heavy crowding on platforms as commuters waited for alternative services.
Safety Concerns And Inquiry
The derailment has raised concerns over track safety, especially as it occurred despite recent maintenance work during a mega block. Questions continue over how the incident happened at low speed.
Central Railway has formed a four member inquiry committee, and further action is expected after its report.
Commuters Voice Frustration
Frustration among commuters was evident, with several questioning the lack of coordination. Passenger groups also raised concerns over cancellations and delays, urging authorities to run additional services to ease the rush.
Railway officials were seen working at multiple locations to restore normalcy. However, for thousands of daily commuters, the morning journey remained uncertain, marked by delays, overcrowding and mounting inconvenience.
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