Commuters across Mumbai woke up to another difficult morning on Tuesday as services on Central Railway continued to run late. The disruption follows Monday’s derailment near Dombivli, the impact of which is still being felt across the network.
Local trains on both up and down routes were delayed by 20 to 30 minutes, leaving office goers stranded and trains heavily overcrowded during peak hours.
Khardi Block Delay Adds To Disruption
The situation worsened after a scheduled engineering block at Khardi railway station overran its timeline. The block, initially planned from around 11:30 pm to 2:50 am, was extended to 3:30 am. Even then, work could not be completed and continued till approximately 4:17 am.
This delay affected long distance train movements, which in turn disrupted suburban services early in the morning, compounding commuter woes.
Heavy Rush At Diva Station
The impact was clearly visible at Diva railway station, where large crowds gathered as passengers waited for delayed trains. Platforms remained packed, with fewer services arriving on time.
The earlier derailment had also disrupted movement between Kopar and Kalyan, leading to cancellations and diversions on Monday.
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 Bear The Brunt
With back to back disruptions, Mumbai’s suburban network once again showed signs of strain. For thousands of daily commuters, delays, overcrowding and uncertainty turned the routine journey into a daily struggle.
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