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Mumbai Local Disrupted Due to October Heat as Railway Tracks Expand
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News18•07-10-2026, 08:44
Mumbai Local Disrupted Due to October Heat as Railway Tracks Expand
- •Central Railway imposed emergency blocks in Parel, Diva, and Digha areas due to the expansion of tracks caused by scorching October heat.
- •Afternoon local services ran 20 to 25 minutes late, leading to heavy overcrowding and stranded passengers across various stations.
- •Trackmen inspected the tracks and alerted authorities about potential derailment risks, prompting immediate maintenance and repair work.
- •Lack of proper announcements at railway stations and inside trains regarding the delays added to the misery of commuters.
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Central Railway implemented emergency blocks in areas like Parel, Diva, and Digha because high temperatures caused the railway tracks to expand, creating a risk of derailment.
The delays impacted Central Railway's main line and the Trans-Harbor line, causing severe overcrowding and hardship for commuters at stations including Thane, Mulund, Bhandup, Ghatkopar, and Kurla.
Passengers faced added woes because adequate announcements regarding the delays were not made at stations or inside local trains, meaning commuters only discovered the schedule disruptions after reaching the platforms.
