In striking visuals captured this morning at Mumbai’s Borivali railway station, hundreds of commuters were seen catching overcrowded local trains during peak hours. Pic/ Nimesh Dave
Borivali Railway Station
Monday's tragic incident at Mumbra railway station has reignited a heated debate over accountability and the recurring lapses in Mumbai’s suburban train system. Pic/ Nimesh Dave
Borivali Railway Station
The question now dominating public discourse is whether railway authorities should be held responsible for failing to ensure commuter safety, or whether the onus lies with passengers who knowingly risk their lives by squeezing into dangerously overcrowded trains. Pic/ Nimesh Dave
Borivali Railway Station
On one hand, critics argue that the railway system has long been plagued by poor infrastructure, lack of adequate services during peak hours, and minimal crowd management, forcing people to travel in unsafe conditions
Kurla Railway Station
Despite repeated tragedies, there has been little improvement in safety protocols, train frequency, or coach capacity. Pic/ Sameer Abedi
Kurla Railway Station
On Tuesday, many continue to board already full trains, hang off footboards, and push their way into compartments in a bid to reach their destination on time, often ignoring the life-threatening consequences. Pic/ Sameer Abedi
Kurla Railway Station
The Mumbra incident has become yet another grim reminder of the systemic neglect and behavioural risks that define Mumbai’s local train culture. As the city mourns the loss of lives, it also confronts a difficult question: how many more tragedies will it take before real, lasting change is made? Pic/ Sameer Abedi
Despite recent tragedies like the one at Mumbra, where overcrowding proved fatal, scenes at Ghatkopar railway station showed little change on Tuesday Pic/ Sameer Abedi
Ghatkopar Raillway Station
There’s a growing sense of frustration among regular passengers, many of whom feel that their daily ordeal is met with indifference by railway authorities. Pic/ Sameer Abedi
Ghatkopar Railway Station
The desperation etched on faces reflected the daily struggle of countless Mumbaikars who have little choice but to brave such unsafe conditions. Pic/ Sameer Abedi
Ghatkopar Railway Station
Despite growing concerns over commuter safety, the situation remains unchanged, pointing to the urgent need for systemic reforms and better infrastructure in the city’s overburdened central and western rail network. Pic/ Sameer Abedi
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