Mumbai: Major Mishap Averted At CSMT As 2 Local Trains Face Off On Same Track; Station Master Suspended

In what could have turned into a major accident, two suburban local trains ended up on the same track at CSMT in Mumbai. Thanks to the alertness of the Badlapur-CSMT motorman, the crisis was averted, and the train came to a halt about 100-130 metres before the stationary local on the same track. Here’s everything you need to know.

2 Local Trains Come Face-To-Face On At CSMT In Mumbai

According to Hindustan Times, two suburban local trains came face-to-face on the same track at Mumbai’s CSMT on Tuesday around 3:18 PM. A Badlapur-CSMT fast local was reportedly routed to platform 5 instead of platform 4, which was vacant. Another train was already stationed on platform 5 at the time.

Thanks to the alertness and quick response of the motorman, who spotted the train ahead and applied brakes in time, the situation was brought under control. The train stopped about 100-130 metres before the stationary local, preventing a major accident.

The incident disrupted services between platforms 5 and 8 for about 20-25 minutes, leading to train bunching and overcrowding. During the disruption, some commuters also spilled onto the tracks. As per the latest update, the station master responsible for the incorrect routing has been suspended pending an inquiry.

The HT report noted that this was one of the most serious operational lapses on Mumbai’s suburban rail network in recent years. In comparison, a head-on collision near Andheri railway station in June 2012 had left 10 people injured.

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When An Empty Local Train Derailed At Dombivli

The near miss between Mumbai’s local trains came a day after an empty train derailed at Platform No. 1A of Dombivli railway station. On Monday around 8 AM, the empty rake was heading towards Kalyan when one of its coaches slipped off the tracks. Thankfully, there were no passengers on board.

The incident ended up affecting two down line local trains. Many commuters were seen alighting on the tracks and walking towards the station. Authorities diverted down line services to Platform 4 and resumed operations.

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We hope the authorities will look into these matters and take steps to avoid such incidents in the future.

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