Angry commuters from Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus depot stormed into the Western Railway station at Nalasopara on Wednesday morning and staged a rail roko, demanding travel by local train as MSRTC abruptly announced limiting its buses for essential workers only.

Angry commuters staged a rail roko at Nallasopara station, demanding travel by local train after the MSRTC abruptly announced limiting its buses to essential workers only. pic.twitter.com/JRA3EII9HX

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The crowd became unmanageable as they jumped on the rail tracks and stopped a passing train, delaying it by four minutes. While most of the protestors were dispersed from the station, the protest continued at the bus depot even after MSRTC officials opened access to the buses. Local officials have now called the State Reserve Police Force and additional forces to bring the situation under control.