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IN PHOTOS: Signal failures, overhead wire issue disrupt Central Railway services in Mumbai

Updated On: 26 October, 2026 03:00 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Signal failures between Thane and Mulund and Kanjurmarg and Bhandup disrupted Central Railway services in Mumbai on October 26. Train bunching, prolonged delays and halts between stations inconvenienced commuters, while passengers criticised railway authorities over the lack of timely announcements (Pics/Special arrangement)

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Signal failures were reported between Thane and Mulund stations and between Kanjurmarg and Bhandup stations on Monday, October 26
Signal failures were reported between Thane and Mulund stations and between Kanjurmarg and Bhandup stations on Monday, October 26
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According to updates available, services in the up direction were yet to be restored to normal, while down-direction trains were running behind schedule
According to updates available, services in the up direction were yet to be restored to normal, while down-direction trains were running behind schedule
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The incidents led to train bunching and services running behind schedule, inconveniencing commuters travelling on the busy Central Railway suburban network
The incidents led to train bunching and services running behind schedule, inconveniencing commuters travelling on the busy Central Railway suburban network
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Commuters reported prolonged delays, trains halting between stations and a lack of announcements, triggering angry reactions on social media, with passengers criticising railway authorities over the disruption and the lack of timely information
Commuters reported prolonged delays, trains halting between stations and a lack of announcements, triggering angry reactions on social media, with passengers criticising railway authorities over the disruption and the lack of timely information
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According to an update from Central Railway’s Mumbai Division, all lines at Kanjurmarg (KJRD) were reported down at around 9.30 am, with signals going blank. The incident was reported by the Station Control Operations Room (SCOR)
According to an update from Central Railway’s Mumbai Division, all lines at Kanjurmarg (KJRD) were reported down at around 9.30 am, with signals going blank. The incident was reported by the Station Control Operations Room (SCOR)
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Trains were being operated under A-board authority at Kanjurmarg and between Vikhroli and Bhandup. The fifth and sixth lines between the two stations were also operating under A-board authority
Trains were being operated under A-board authority at Kanjurmarg and between Vikhroli and Bhandup. The fifth and sixth lines between the two stations were also operating under A-board authority
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Absolute block working was introduced between Vikhroli and Bhandup for down local and down through services, and between Bhandup and Vikhroli for up local and up through services. Trains were also authorised to operate under TD 912 authority
Absolute block working was introduced between Vikhroli and Bhandup for down local and down through services, and between Bhandup and Vikhroli for up local and up through services. Trains were also authorised to operate under TD 912 authority

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