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Mumbai Local Train Services Hit by Diva Crossing Delays
Mumbai’s local trains were delayed on Tuesday.
The problem happened near the Diva level crossing.
The crossing was opened for cars and other road traffic.
Railway officials said heavy road traffic led to the opening.
This interrupted trains traveling in several directions.
Some local trains had to wait before continuing.
Long-distance trains were also delayed.
The affected trains included PK11, TAN3, K43, S21 and A21.
Central Railway suburban services in Mumbai were delayed on Tuesday.
Diva level crossing LC-29 was opened repeatedly for road traffic between 12:11 pm and 12:21 pm.
Heavy road traffic prompted the level crossing to be opened.
The disruption affected down and up main-line services, as well as the fifth and sixth lines.
Suburban trains PK11, TAN3, K43, S21 and A21 were among those detained or affected, while long-distance trains also faced delays.
- Who
- Central Railway suburban and long-distance train services, including several Mumbai local trains.
- What
- Train services were delayed after the Diva level crossing was opened repeatedly for road traffic.
- Where
- Diva level crossing LC-29 on Mumbai’s Central Railway suburban network.
- When
- Tuesday; the crossing was open between 12:11 pm and 12:21 pm.
- Why
- Heavy road traffic led officials to open the level crossing, disrupting train movements.
Key facts
- Railway network
- Central Railway suburban network
- Location
- Diva level crossing, LC-29
- Crossing opening
- 12:11 pm to 12:21 pm
- Reason
- Heavy road traffic
- Affected services
- Mumbai suburban and long-distance trains
- Affected lines
- Down and up main lines, plus the fifth and sixth lines
- Named trains
- PK11, TAN3, K43, S21 and A21
Sources
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