Mumbai Rains: Harbour Line Services Disrupted After Track Washed Out Between Turbhe and Kopar Khairane, Operations Restored (Watch Video)
Suburban train services on Mumbai's Trans-Harbour line faced severe disruptions early Tuesday morning after heavy overnight rainfall triggered a track cave-in. The incident occurred on the Thane–Vashi section between the Turbhe and Koparkhairane stations, bringing early morning commuter traffic to a crawl.
Suburban train services on Mumbai's Trans-Harbour line faced severe disruptions early Tuesday morning after heavy overnight rainfall triggered a track cave-in. The incident occurred on the Thane–Vashi section between the Turbhe and Koparkhairane stations, bringing early morning commuter traffic to a crawl.
Railway officials reported that the up line, which directs traffic toward Thane, was the first to be compromised and was declared unsafe at 5:06 a.m. As a precautionary measure, authorities also suspended operations on the down line heading toward Vashi and Panvel at 5:50 a.m. to evaluate structural integrity and prevent further risk. Mumbai Rain Havoc: Tree Crashes Onto Car in Dadar, Severe Waterlogging Reported Across City (Watch Videos).
Maintenance and restoration teams were dispatched immediately to repair the damage. The up line was certified clear for restricted operations at 7:27 a.m., with trains instructed to maintain a cautious speed limit of 10 kmph. Shortly after, at 7:35 a.m., the down line was reopened with a speed restriction of 30 kmph. Which Areas Received the Most Rain in Mumbai Till June 24 Morning?.
Heavy Rain Causes Track Cave-In on Mumbai Trans-Harbour Line
VIDEO | Mumbai: Heavy rains disrupted Harbour Line services after a portion of rail track was washed out between Turbhe and Kopar Khairane. Services have now been restored.
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According to Central Railway officials, the cave-in was a direct result of excessive water flow washing away structural support following a downpour in the region. While regular train services have since resumed on both tracks, officials noted that residual delays on the Trans-Harbour corridor are expected to persist until normal scheduling intervals are fully restored.
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