Central Railway services faced significant disruptions due to rain-induced waterlogging on Monday. Pics/Atul Kamble
The first incident of water-logging was reported between Bhandup and Nahur stations in Mumbai, followed by Sion-Kurla, Chunabhatti, Dadar, and other locations
Notably, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav was in Mumbai since the last evening. Incidentally, he had reviewed the monsoon preparedness of both Central Railway (CR) and Western Railway (WR) and instructed officials to remain vigilant to ensure the smooth running of trains and assist passengers during emergencies
A senior railway official noted that waterlogging at the new location between Bhandup and Nahur led to the suspension of local services on the Main Line from 5:15 am. The water level on about 1.5 km long railway track crossed 6 inches between Bhandup and Nahur stations
"This was a new location where waterlogging was never reported in the past and no pumps were installed," the official said, adding they started suburban services by clamping track changing points
Harbour line services were resumed at around 1.15 PM after water from the tracks receded, more than two hours after the main line's fast corridor services were restored at around 10.30 am
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