Despite three days of red alert, Western Railway kept its services running smoothly. With 110 pumps, 180 staff, and 70 operators on duty, teams cleared drains, monitored bridges, and ensured uninterrupted suburban train movement across Mumbai
Station masters and operational staff remained on high alert to ensure safe and smooth functioning. PIC VIA RAJENDRA B AKLEKAR
Even as Mumbai reeled under three straight days of heavy rain and red alerts on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, Western Railway managed to keep its lifeline afloat.
In the past two days, stations such as Grant Road, Dadar, Vasai Road, and Virar recorded over 250 mm of rainfall, while Bandra Terminus Yard, Andheri, and Borivali received more than 300 mm. To tackle the situation, over 110 dewatering pumps were deployed round the clock, with teams clearing drains of floating plastic waste to prevent blockages.
Throughout the alert, stationary watchmen, bridge guards, and patrolling staff were posted at vulnerable spots and bridges to monitor water levels. More than 180 railway staff and 70 pump operators worked continuously to ensure uninterrupted train movement. Permanent Way Inspectors carried out inspections, while ground staff maintained a steady diesel supply to pumping stations. Station masters and operational staff remained on high alert to ensure safe and smooth functioning.
Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) MMCT also conducted a footplate inspection from Churchgate to Borivali, visiting Dadar and Bandra stations in the early hours of Saturday to take stock of the ground situation.
Mumbai rains: BEST buses rerouted amid flooding in Sion, Chembur and Dadar; check details
As heavy rain battered Mumbai on Monday, several parts of the city witnessed severe waterlogging, forcing the BEST administration to divert multiple buses to maintain operations. According to updates from the Disaster Management portal, diversions were implemented across key stretches from the morning hours, affecting both central and suburban routes.
At Sangam Nagar, buses on routes 110 and 117 were curtailed at Hanuman Mandir from 10.30 am. In the Gandhi Market (North Direction) area, major services, including 66, A92, A351, A357, 521, and 368, were diverted via Bhau Daji Road from 10 am.
Flooding near the RCF Railway Bridge forced diversions of routes 430 and 363 through RC Road starting 10.30 am, while at Shell Colony, buses on routes 360, 355, and 357 were rerouted via Chembur Naka from 9 am.
In the eastern suburbs, traffic at Shivsrushti/Nehru Nagar ST Depot led to the rerouting of services 5, 59, 85, 60, and 58 via SG Barve Marg from 10.30 am. Similarly, buses at CGS Colony, covering routes 14, 15, 172, 341, 181, and 175, were diverted through Shaikh Mistry Dargah Road at 10.30 am.
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