Mumbai local trains: Amid heavy rain in Mumbai, Central Railway suspends services; Western Railway trains face delays

Commuters at key central stations experienced long delays and crowding, relying on frequent updates and assistance from help desks as the suspension continued.
The Central Railway stated that all Main Line services between the CSMT and Thane will remain suspended until further notice, but shuttle trains are running between Thane, Karjat, Khopoli, and Kasara to offer limited travel options for those heading beyond the flood-affected areas. On the Harbour Line, trains between Kurla Junction (CLA) and CSMT remain stopped.

“Heavy downpour is continuing in Mumbai. Local train services are running only between Panvel and Vashi on the Harbour Line, Thane and Vashi on Trans Harbour, and Thane, Kalyan, Kasara, and Karjat on the Main Line. Water is eleven inches above rail level at Sion-Kurla and nineteen inches at Kurla-Chunabhatti. Crowd at stations is low as offices, schools, and colleges are closed,” said P D Patil, Public Relations Officer, Central Railway, in a statement.

However, Western Railway services across the Mumbai suburban section are fully operational today. Trains are running as usual between Churchgate and Dahanu Road, and all lines from Churchgate to Virar are open, the railway said.

“Trains have been running smoothly for three days of continuous heavy rain, with only ten to fifteen minutes delay. Over 180 people are on the tracks, using high-capacity pumps and advanced monitoring to keep operations normal,” said Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer, Western Railway.

The Western Railway said it operated 110 dewatering pumps and maintained constant vigilance at stations and bridges, including Grant Road, Dadar, Vasai Road, Virar, Bandra, Andheri, and Borivali, which received 250 mm to 300 mm of rainfall.