Western Railway local train door comes loose near Borivli, raises concerns over Mumbai suburban fleet

Updated On: 19 July, 2026 07:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar

A Western Railway local train door came loose near Borivli while the train was in service, raising fresh concerns over the maintenance of Mumbai's suburban railway network. Railway staff secured the defective door, allowing the train to continue, while officials have ordered a detailed inspection into the cause of the failure.

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Passengers trying to put the door back in its place. Pic/By Special Arrangement

In what can be called a case of gross negligence, the door of a Western Railway local train came loose while it was near Borivli on Saturday afternoon, raising fresh questions over the maintenance standards of Mumbai’s suburban train fleet.

The failure of a critical safety component such as a coach door while the train was in service has also raised concerns about inspection protocols and the overall health of the ageing suburban fleet.