Freight Train Engine Failure Disrupts Central Railway Services Between Vashind and Asangaon

Train services on Central Railway were briefly affected on Sunday afternoon after a freight train locomotive developed a technical fault between Vashind and Asangaon stations. The failure occurred around 2.42 pm, leading to temporary regulation of train movements and delays. Railway staff repaired the engine, which was restarted at 3.22 pm, after which services gradually returned to normal.

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Freight Train Engine Failure Disrupts Central Railway Services Between Vashind and Asangaon
Abhishek Pathak Updated: Sunday, July 12, 2026, 08:47 PM IST
Freight Train Engine Failure Disrupts Central Railway Services Between Vashind and Asangaon

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Mumbai: Train services on Central Railway were briefly affected on Sunday afternoon after the locomotive of a freight train failed between Vashind and Asangaon stations. The incident occurred around 2.42 pm near kilometre 84/20, forcing railway authorities to regulate train movements until the engine was repaired.

According to railway officials, the locomotive of the goods train developed a technical fault, disrupting operations on the section. Some trains were detained and experienced delays while railway staff rushed to the spot to carry out repairs. The engine was restarted at around 3.22 pm, and the freight train resumed its journey a minute later.

Services restored after repair

Railway officials said the disruption was temporary and train services were gradually restored to normal soon after the locomotive was repaired. The incident highlights how even a single technical failure on a busy suburban and long-distance rail corridor can briefly affect train operations and passenger movement.

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Published on: Sunday, July 12, 2026, 08:47 PM IST

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