Mumbai: Central Railway Local Train Services Disrupted Due To Rail Fracture Near Matunga

Mumbai: The city’s busy morning commute was disrupted on Tuesday due to a rail fracture on the Central Railway line, leading to delays in suburban and long-distance train services.

The rail fracture was reported between Matunga and Dadar stations on the Central Railway, causing widespread disruptions during peak hours. "The track was declared safe by 9:25 am with trains running at a restricted speed of 30 kmph. This led to delays of 10-15 minutes across services," a Central Railway spokesperson stated.

Addressing commuter frustrations, DRM Mumbai-CR posted on X: "Due to technical issues on the UP local line between Matunga - Dadar, suburban services are currently running behind schedule. We regret the inconvenience caused." Officials assured that normal operations would resume by late afternoon, as per a Mid-day report.

Crack Found On Railway Track Near Vaitarna Recently

Meanwhile, recently long-distance train services entering Mumbai from the Western Railway line faced delays of up to 30 minutes due to a crack in the track near Vaitarna station in the Mumbai division. The issue was detected on January 21 at 7:30 am on the up-line, and temporary repairs were completed by 8:00 am, enabling trains to resume operations at reduced speeds.

To ensure safety, railway personnel clamped the affected portion of the track, with permanent repairs scheduled during a maintenance block later in the day. Western Railway updated commuters via its X handle, stating, "WR's Mumbai suburban local trains and long-distance trains entering Mumbai are running late by 15-20 minutes due to a technical failure at Vaitarna Station."