Mumbai local main line hit by signal failure: Trains get delay during rush hours
Vikhroli station caused major disruptions on the Main line of Mumbai's suburban train network on Thursday morning. The technical fault, which occurred around 7 am, led to significant delays and overcrowding at several stations during rush hours.
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Technical Fault and Immediate Impact
Railway officials reported that a signalling system failure on the UP (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus-bound) fast line caused local trains to halt for about an hour. Rajneesh Goyal, Divisional Railway Manager of Central Railway's Mumbai division, informed via X, «Due to some technical faults at UP through line near Vikhroli station local trains are held up hence some locals are running behind schedule time.» The issue was resolved by 8.05 am.
Signal Failure led to Overcrowding
The disruption resulted in suburban services being delayed by 20 to 30 minutes, causing significant overcrowding on trains and at stations. The halt of CSMT-bound fast trains led some commuters to jump on the tracks and walk to the next station to find alternative transportation.
The incident left many commuters frustrated. Mandar Abhyankar, a regular commuter, expressed his dissatisfaction on Facebook, saying, «Central Railway trains are always punctual — if you consider being at least 20 minutes late every day as on time. And don't
