Mumbai's Central Line experienced significant disruptions on July 24 after a bamboo pole fell on the overhead equipment between Sion and Matunga stations. The incident caused delays of up to 15 minutes for Central Railway locals. As reported by ANI, a train travelling in the up direction was stranded for approximately 35 minutes, from 7:45 AM to 8:20 AM, due to issues with the overhead wires. To manage the situation, some trains were diverted to the slow line, exacerbating delays across the network. Railway officials swiftly responded to the situation, with teams dispatched to clear the bamboo pole and repair the damaged equipment. Mumbai Weather Forecast Today: IMD Issues Yellow Alert for City With Heavy to Very Heavy Rains on July 24; Check Live Weather Updates Here.
Mumbai Local Train Services Disrupted
Mumbai | Central Railway locals are delayed by 15 minutes due to a technical issue between Matunga and Sion stations. A local train in Up direction was stranded for nearly 35 minutes (7.45 am to 8.20 am) on Up fast line due to overhead wire issue. Few trains were diverted on slow…
— ANI (@ANI) July 24, 2024
Bamboo Pole Causes Train Service Halt on Mumbai’s Central Line
The bamboo Pole which had fallen on overhead equipment between Sion and Matunga was removed at 8:25 and the traffic on up fast local line has been restored. @Central_Railway @ANI
— Dr Swapnil Nila (@swapnil_IRTS) July 24, 2024
Central Line Services Halted by Falling Bamboo Pole
Central railway services impacted after a bamboo fell on the OHE wires between Sion and Matunga at 7.25 am
— Richa Pinto (@richapintoi) July 24, 2024
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