Every monsoon it’s the same story as waterlogging takes a heavy toll on train travel. This year, the authorities plan to operate 120 diesel-operated pumps to pump out rainwater from the tracks. There will be at least 39 pumps installed on Central Railway (CR), and 80 pumps installed on the Western Railway (WR).

Many low-lying areas get flooded during the monsoon, severely disrupting rail services. File pic