Dead rats force motormen, guards at Mumbai’s CSMT to shift out of their lobby

The ongoing repair work on the facility’s toilets is believed to have allowed rats to infest the lobby, resulting in the discovery of multiple dead rodents.

A union representative claimed that the issue was compounded by the failure of railway authorities to engage a professional pest control service. Instead, regular pesticide treatments have been carried out by the canteen committee managed by the employees.

Chief Public Relation Official Swapnil Nila said, “The main issue with rodents stems from the canteens and food materials. It is known fact that food sources attract rodents. Despite CR’s efforts to control pests around the station, the canteens should also maintain high standards of cleanliness to prevent rodent problems in future.”

However, the employees’ union claims that the canteen inside the lobby has been operational for several years without any issues such reported before.

Meanwhile, General Manager of Central Railway Ram Yadav along with other officials visited the spot Friday to review the issue.
As of July 25, Central Railway authorities reported finding nearly 156 dead rats, prompting them to initiate deep cleaning efforts.
In response to the situation, officials have decided to remove false ceilings from offices to prevent future infestations.