20 May,2025 01:24 PM IST | Mumbra | Rajendra B. Aklekar
All fast trains operating between Thane and Kalyan were diverted to the down slow line. (Pic/Akshay Mahapadi)
At approximately 10:30 am on Tuesday, a fast local train on its way to Kalyan struck a stray cattle near Mumbra railway station, resulting in the animal's immediate death. The impact was severe, and the force of the collision caused the carcass to become lodged in the wheels of the train.
The accident led to a major disruption in rail services after the carcass of the buffalo became entangled in the wheels of the local train.
This caused the train to come to a sudden halt near Thane station, triggering delays across the route. The incident affected the movement of several trains.
In the meantime, all fast trains operating between Thane and Kalyan were diverted to the down slow line.
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As a result, the rerouting led to significant congestion and indefinite delays across the stretch, inconveniencing thousands of daily commuters.
The authorities are working to clear the track and resume regular services at the earliest.
Earlier on Tuesday, police in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district foiled an attempt to derail two trains, including the Rajdhani Express.
An attempt to derail two trains, including a Rajdhani Express, in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district was successfully thwarted on Tuesday.
According to officials, the pilots noticed an obstruction on the tracks in time and acted swiftly to prevent a potential tragedy.
The cops stated that on Monday evening, unidentified miscreants tied wooden blocks using earthing wire to the track between Dalelnagar and Umartali stations at kilometre marker 1129/14, reported PTI.
The loco pilot of a Rajdhani Express (20504) from Delhi on its way to Dibrugarh in Assam applied the emergency brake after spotting the obstruction. He removed it and informed railway officials, police said.
A second attempt was made to derail a Kathgodam Express (15044) following the Rajdhani Express. Police said it was averted due to the loco pilot's awareness, according to PTI.
Superintendent Neeraj Kumar Jadaun visited the site on Monday evening and issued necessary instructions.
The Superintendent confirmed that teams from the Government Railway Police, Railway Protection Force, and local police are probing the incidents.
