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Mumbai: A technical snag on the Central Railway line resulted in the disruption of local services on Wednesday morning. According to reports, the issue has affected the local train movement on the Up Fast Line resulting in delays for many commuters in the early hours of the day.

Central Railway Official Issues Clarification

According to an update by the Senior Divisional Operation Manager (Coaching), Mumbai Division, Central Railway, a bamboo from a construction site fell onto the overhead equipment (OHE) wire between Sion and Matunga stations on the UP TH line, disrupting suburban services.

Bamboo from a construction site has fallen onto the overhead equipment (OHE) wire between Sion and Matunga stations on the UP TH line, causing disruption in suburban services

— Sr DOM Coaching, Mumbai-CR (@srdomcogbbcr) July 24, 2024

People Walk On Tracks Due To Delay

Visuals surfaced on the internet show commuters risking their lives and walking on the tracks towards CSMT as the train movement was halted for a long time. Many commuters took it to X and shared updates regarding the issue while others relayed information in the chat section of the M-Indicator App.

Trains Delayed By 15 Minutes: Central Railway

Another update from the Central Railway as reported by ANI stated that Central Railway locals are delayed by 15 minutes due to a technical issue between Matunga and Sion stations. A local train in the Up direction was stranded for nearly 35 minutes (7.45 am to 8.20 am) on the Up fast line due to an overhead wire issue. Few trains were diverted on a slow line after this which resulted in nearly 15 15-minute delays of all local trains.

Heavy Rain Forecast For The City

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also warned of the possibility of very heavy rain at isolated places today, accompanied by occasional gusty winds reaching speeds of 45-55 kmph. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions and stay updated on the weather conditions.
 

Alert Issued In Several Districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange and red alerts for several districts in Maharashtra. Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg are under orange alert, expecting heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over the next few days. Meanwhile, Raigad and Ratnagiri have also been placed under a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations, particularly on the 24th of July.