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'We no longer feel safe': Mumbai commuters react after four train violence incidents in a day
Updated On: 17 July, 2026 08:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-day
After four incidents of violence or panic on Mumbai's suburban railway network in a single day, commuters have voiced growing fears over passenger safety. Speaking to mid-day, regular travellers questioned why security remains inadequate and called for stronger measures to prevent train-related violence.

Commuters and experts say overcrowding is one of the main reasons tempers flare. FILE PIC
Four incidents of violence or near violence at railway stations or inside trains on Thursday has left loyal commuters of the city’s railway network fuming. They say the rising incidents of train-rage has left more commuters fearing for their lives. They also ask why safety on trains is not a priority for the railway authorities. Commuters pour their hearts out to mid-day.
‘Passenger safety needed’
Mukesh Makhija, AC local train commuter
‘How many more such incidents before passenger safety becomes a priority? Violence in Mumbai local trains is becoming alarmingly common. Every commuter deserves to reach home safely. It is high time the Railways strengthened security, surveillance, and crowd management. Passenger safety cannot wait for another tragedy.’


