Central Railway services disrupted after waterlogging on tracks as heavy rains continue in Mumbai

Several commuters were on Tuesday evening seen waiting for the train services to resume. Pic/Shadab Khan

Some of the Mumbai local train services on Central Railway lines were on Tuesday evening disrupted after waterlogging on tracks as heavy rains continued in Mumbai.

The officials said that Central Railway services between CSMT-Thane and CSMT-Mankhurd remained suspended as of 5:30 pm on Tuesday due to heavy waterlogging caused by the overflowing Mithi river.

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Officials reported that the Mithi River's water level reached 3.6 metres, which is about 1 metre above the danger mark. As a result, tracks at four major stations -- Kurla, Sion, Mankhurd, and Govandi -- were submerged under 16 to 17 inches of water.

Railway officials explained that running trains is not possible under such water levels, as it poses safety risks to both passengers and railway staff.

They said that the operations will resume only after water recedes to safe levels.

The Central Railway team, along with civic officials, is closely monitoring the situation.

Mumbai Monorail operations affected after snag

Meanwhile, one Monorail train near Mysore Colony station in Mumbai experienced a minor power supply issue and the operations and maintenance teams rushed on-site.

Sources said that the fire brigade officials had to be called-in to deboard commuters.

Officials said that the teams were working to resolve the issues quickly, adding that the services between Wadala and Chembur were however running smoothly on a single line.