Mumbai local train update: Engine failure on CSMT-bound Latur Express leads to delays on main line during rush hour – Railways News

A technical problem with the engine of the CSMT-bound Latur Express near Kalwa station in Thane district disrupted local train services on the main Mumbai route on Monday morning (August 26), authorities said. During the morning rush hour, local trains to CSMT were delayed by at least 15 to 20 minutes on the first day of the week.

Swapnil Nila, public relations chief of Central Railway, reported that the Latur Express experienced “brake pressure problems” and the train was held up at Kalwa station for about 20 minutes at around 8:30 am before being moved on to Thane station.

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The Nagpur-CSMT Duranto Express, which followed the Latur Express, was also delayed by about 20 minutes.

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Commuter criticised Central Railway's operational decisions, particularly the decision to route mail and express trains for CSMT through the express corridor at Kalwa station. They argue that using the 5th and 6th tracks between Kalyan and Thane stations could reduce congestion and minimise delays for long-distance trains.

40 lakh commuters use the Central Railway’s suburban services every day

Central Railway, one of the busiest railway zones in India, operates over 1,800 local trains daily on its four major corridors of Main, Harbour, Trans-Harbour and Belapur-Uran. These trains carry around 4 million commuters daily, highlighting the importance of reliable and efficient operations for millions of passengers.

On August 20, commuters faced major disruption when local train services on the Ambernath-Karjat section of the main line were suspended for ten hours due to protests at Badlapur railway station in Thane district.