Mumbai Rains: What saves Mumbai trains from floods? The Untold Story of a Railway Trackman

While railways are a dependable source of commute for most of the Mumbaikars, Mumbai rains bring major challenges for the railway management. Ensuring the smooth functioning of the railways while the tracks face the risk of being flooded, is no easy feat and this is when the role of a Railway trackman comes in. Risking their lives walking along the tracks where trains can come at any moment, Railway trackmen like Dilip inspect the bridges near tracks if the water level is safe enough. In this video of Mid-day explains, we give a peek into the functioning of the Western Railways and how it offers a seamless experience even during rains. Take a look.