Harbour Line services briefly hit after tree falls on tracks amid heavy rains in Mumbai; train operations restored, say officials

Emergency teams reached the site soon after the incident. Pic/Special Arrangement by Rajendra B. Aklekar

Harbour Line train services were briefly affected on Monday after a tree fell near Guru Tegh Bahadur (GTB) railway station following heavy monsoon rains in Mumbai, officials said.

The incident affected train movement on the busy suburban route, causing delays for commuters during the afternoon.

Emergency teams reached the site soon after the incident and began clearing the fallen tree from the tracks.

Restoration work was completed quickly, and normal train services resumed by 3 pm, according to railway officials.

The disruption came as Mumbai continued to experience heavy monsoon rainfall, increasing the risk of trees falling and affecting transport infrastructure across the city.

Following the clearance of the tree, Harbour Line operations returned to normal by 3 pm, officials said.

Rains disrupt train services

Heavy waterlogging caused by incessant rains has severely disrupted outstation train services on the Western Railway, particularly in the Mumbai Division. Several long-distance trains have been impacted due to waterlogging between Vasai Road and Virar stations.

Passengers are advised to expect delays and plan their journeys accordingly.

According to official updates from Western Railway and the Divisional Railway Manager, Mumbai Central, train services are operating on a skeletal basis in the affected section.

Short-terminated trains

Several long-distance trains have been short-terminated and will operate in the reverse direction from the following stations:

05183 Azamgarh-Bandra Terminus Special: Short-terminated at Sanjan (SJN).

19002 Surat-Virar Express: Short-terminated at Umargam Road (UBR).

12934 Ahmedabad-BDTS: Short-terminated at Valsad (BL).

12479 Jodhpur-BDTS: Short-terminated at Vapi.

12932 Ahmedabad-MMCT: Short-terminated at Surat (ST).

09705 Jaipur-BDTS: Short-terminated at Udhna (UDN).

12990 Ajmer-Dadar: Short-terminated at Navsari (NVS).

Cancelled and partially cancelled services

The following services have been cancelled or partially cancelled:

Train No 69174 Dahanu Road-Borivali: Short-terminated at Virar; cancelled between Virar and Borivali.

Train No 69139 Borivali-Valsad MEMU: Originating from Virar; cancelled between Borivali and Virar.

Train No 59045 Mumbai Central-Vapi: Fully cancelled.

Train No 59040 Vapi-Mumbai Central: Fully cancelled.