Overhead Wire Breakdown Disrupts Train Services Between Dahanu Road & Gholvad Stations of WR

During the period of disruption, train services between Churchgate and Virar remained unaffected.

Kamal Mishra Updated: Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 12:01 AM IST
Dahanu Road railway station | Wikimedia Commons

Dahanu Road railway station | Wikimedia Commons

An overhead wire breakdown on the Down Line between Dahanu Road and Gholvad stations of Western Railway led to significant disruptions for both Mail/Express and suburban trains on Tuesday evening.

The issue was first reported at approximately 6:30 pm, prompting an immediate response from concerned officials. Officials rushed to the spot and successfully resolved the problem by 7:25 pm. Normal train traffic was restored by around 7:30 pm.

During the period of disruption, train services between Churchgate and Virar remained unaffected. However, the stretch between Virar and Dahanu experienced delays of up to one hour, inconveniencing many commuters.

Published on: Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 12:01 AM IST

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