1 month ago
Monsoon Rain Disrupts Gujarat-Mumbai Rail Link
Heavy rain during the monsoon season caused a lot of water to accumulate on the railway tracks between Gujarat and Mumbai.
This made it dangerous for trains to run, so many important trains like the Vande Bharat and Rajdhani Express were cancelled or delayed.
Some trains were even stopped and turned back or sent on different routes.
Many people were stuck, but kind groups and companies helped by giving them food and drinks.
The railway workers are trying hard to fix the problem and get the trains running again soon.
Heavy monsoon rain disrupted rail operations between Gujarat and Mumbai.
Floodwaters reached the danger mark on Bridge No. 203, leading to the suspension of major trains.
Trains like Vande Bharat and Rajdhani Express were cancelled or delayed.
Passengers faced significant delays, with some trains running up to six hours late.
NGOs, religious groups, and industrial units provided refreshments to stranded passengers.
- Who
- Western Railway, NGOs, religious and community groups, industrial units
- What
- Heavy monsoon rain disrupted rail operations between Gujarat and Mumbai
- Where
- Umroli-Gholvad section, Bridge No. 203 between Gholvad and Umargam Road
- When
- Thursday
- Why
- Floodwaters reached the danger mark on a bridge, leading to the suspension of train services
Passenger Inconvenience
Community Support
Train Cancellations and Delays
Passenger Inconvenience
Passengers faced significant inconvenience due to the cancellation and delay of major trains like Vande Bharat and Rajdhani Express.
Community Support
NGOs, religious groups, and industrial units stepped in to provide refreshments to stranded passengers.
Key facts
- Affected Trains
- Vande Bharat, Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani, double-decker trains, New Delhi-Mumbai Rajdhani Express, Chandigarh-Bandra Terminus Express
- Affected Section
- Umroli-Gholvad section
- Danger Mark Bridge
- Bridge No. 203 between Gholvad and Umargam Road
- Delay Duration
- Up to six hours
- Date of Incident
- Thursday
- Passenger Assistance
- Help desks, food and water distribution, refunds, SMS alerts
- Passengers Affected
- 12,500
- Refunds Provided
- ₹11.94 lakh
Quotes
Amit Rai
Stranded passenger at Bandra Terminus
“"I had booked a train from Mumbai Central, but a few hours before departure I received a message saying it was cancelled. I then booked another train as tickets were available. When I reached the station two hours later, I was told that train had also been cancelled."”
freepressjournal.in
Sources
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