A shocking video has surfaced showing a fierce fight between women passengers inside a crowded Mumbai local train. The incident took place on the Western Railway line on a train between Virar and Churchgate stations, where an argument near the train door quickly escalated into a physical scuffle. Chaos erupted inside the moving train as passengers struggled to control the situation. The video has since gone viral, raising fresh concerns over safety and overcrowding in Mumbai’s lifeline — the local trains.
20 June,2025 05:24 PM IST
While railways are a dependable source of commute for most of the Mumbaikars, Mumbai rains bring major challenges for the railway management. Ensuring the smooth functioning of the railways while the tracks face the risk of being flooded, is no easy feat and this is when the role of a Railway trackman comes in. Risking their lives walking along the tracks where trains can come at any moment, Railway trackmen like Dilip inspect the bridges near tracks if the water level is safe enough. In this video of Mid-day explains, we give a peek into the functioning of the Western Railways and how it offers a seamless experience even during rains. Take a look.
13 September,2024 05:00 PM IST
While railways are a dependable source of commute for most of the Mumbaikars, Mumbai rains bring major challenges for the railway management. Ensuring the smooth functioning of the railways while the tracks face the risk of being flooded, is no easy feat and this is when the role of a Railway trackman comes in. Risking their lives walking along the tracks where trains can come at any moment, Railway trackmen like Dilip inspect the bridges near tracks if the water level is safe enough. In this video of Mid-day explains, we give a peek into the functioning of the Western Railways and how it offers a seamless experience even during rains. Take a look.
13 September,2024 05:00 PM IST
Mumbai city experienced intense rainfall, with over 300 mm recorded in six hours from 1 am to 7 am on July 08, as reported by the BMC. Due to the heavy rains, Mumbai witnessed massive Waterlogging in many parts of the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for parts of central Maharashtra on July 7 and 8. Maharashtra is likely to see very heavy rainfall over the next five days. The heavy rain also led to the cancellation of some trains by the Central Railways. The BMC assured that all its departments are actively working to manage the situation. They also urged residents not to spread or trust rumors. The city's civic body emphasized the ongoing efforts to address any issues caused by the rainfall and advised everyone to stay informed through official channels for accurate updates.
08 July,2024 11:43 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
