Central Railway services remain largely unaffected despite waterlogging in Mumbai’s Kurla

“The trains are running smoothly on all four lines. There is waterlogging, but it didn’t disrupt our service,” said P D Patil, Chief Public Relations Officer, Central Railway.

Commuters travelling on the Central line experienced slight delays, particularly during peak hours, but crowd movement at stations remained manageable.

According to officials, the waterlogging in Kurla, one of the busiest junctions on the suburban network, was quickly attended to by engineering teams deployed on site, and the water was being continuously pumped out to ensure track safety.

Central Railway also put its disaster management teams on alert in anticipation of further showers. Maintenance staff have been stationed at vulnerable points to monitor track conditions, and control rooms are in constant coordination with the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The red alert issued by IMD for Mumbai and its neighbouring areas has kept civic and transport authorities on high alert.

Officials said that despite the heavy rain, the prompt response by Central Railway staff helped prevent major disruptions. Officials also said that continuous monitoring will be conducted throughout the day to ensure smooth train operations.

Suburban railways, considered the city’s lifeline, carry over 40 lakh commuters daily on the Central line alone, making uninterrupted service crucial during monsoon emergencies.