OHE Snag Causes Major Disruption on Mumbai's Harbour Line

Train services on the Harbour line of Central Railway in Mumbai were disrupted due to a snag in overhead equipment between Mankhurd and Vashi stations. The disruption lasted for two hours, causing inconvenience during rush hour. Services resumed but with delays, and passengers were diverted to the Trans-Harbour line.

Train services on the Harbour line of the Central Railway in Mumbai faced significant disruption Saturday morning due to a snag in overhead equipment between Mankhurd and Vashi stations, causing major inconvenience to commuters during rush hours, officials reported.

The services remained completely suspended for two hours following a breakdown in the overhead equipment on the Down (Vashi-bound) line around 7.30 am, which was eventually repaired by 9.30 am, stated a Central Railway spokesperson.

Following the resumption, trains were reported running over thirty minutes late. During the downtime, passengers were accommodated on the Trans-Harbour line using the same tickets and passes. The Harbour line is a crucial link, serving lakhs of daily commuters between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.

(With inputs from agencies.)