The lifelines of Mumbai are slowly returning to tracks after torrential rains caused the city to fall to the brink this week. If you’re looking to take an express train this morning Here’s what you must be aware of the situation.
Services Are Running Again, But Expect Delays
A good news story For Mumbai commuters: local train services are now operational for all the major routes. The Harbour line which was closed for over 15 hours, was reopened at 3 a.m. on Wednesday, after the flood water have receded.
Don’t anticipate the usual speedy journey just yet. As as of this morning on Wednesday morning, the trains are operating behind schedule.
- Central Railway: Trains that are fast and speedy can be delayed by 10-23 mins and slow trains for 526 minutes
- Western Railway: Services running 20-35 minutes late on most routes
- Harbour Line: Normal schedule restored following the restoration
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has confirmed that all public transportation services including local trains as well as BEST buses are running without issue.
What Happened During the Storm
Tuesday was a disaster for Mumbai’s transportation system. The heavy rains poured more than 800mm of water on the city in only four days, which is higher than the normal August average. Some regions like Vikhroli saw a record 229.5mm of rainfall in only 24 hours.
It was real chaos:
- More than 600 people became caught in monorail trains, and needed to be taken care of
- At the very least, seventeen local trains were suspended on the Western line.
- Thousands of commuters were stuck on platforms for a long time
- The water levels climbed to high enough to be waist-high in some areas of the city.
“Trains scheduled to depart last night have left today, and trains scheduled to depart this morning have been delayed,” one frustrated passenger said to the news agency ANI.
Current Train Status You Should Know
Here’s the latest image from Wednesday morning:
Western Railway:
- Churchgate up to Dahanu Road section: Running with 20-25-minute delays
- Some services still operating at restricted speeds due to waterlogging
- 17 early morning services remain cancelled
Central Railway:
- Main Line Services: Return to normal operation
- CSMT up to Kalyan route: Trains that are fast 10 to 23 minutes late
- CSMT to Panvel about 14-22 minutes in the back of the time.
Long-Distance Trains:
- Bandra Terminus to Madgaon Express will start now starting from Kaman Road instead
- A number of other long-distance service providers had to be rescheduled
Weather Update and What’s Next
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has mixed news. Although they’ve issued a red alert for Wednesday and are expecting moderate to heavy rain but the positive news is that the rain intensity is expected to diminish beginning on Thursday.
For Wednesday, expect:
- Heavy to moderate rains continued throughout the day.
- Gusty winds gusting to 40-50 kmph
- Yellow alert is issued for Thursday. Lighter rain is anticipated
The flight operations could also experience delays and airlines such as IndiGo advise passengers to give additional travel time and keep up-to-date through their apps.
Smart Tips for Commuters
Are you planning to travel? Here’s what rail officials and transport authorities have to say:
- Be sure to check before you go Make use of applications such as Mindicator to receive real-time updates on delays to trains
- Add extra time Although services have been restored, anticipate delays of 20 to 45 minutes.
- Be secure Beware of areas where there is still water
- Plan alternative routes Backup options prepared in the event of unexpected interruptions
The Western Railway has been particularly active on social media, sharing regular updates on delays and cancellations. Their railway director for divisions provided specific lists of the affected services, stating that “your security is our top priority”.
Mumbai’s train system carries millions of passengers every day and, when it ceases it affects the entire city. the effects. Even though the worst may be over, it will be a couple of days for things to return to normal.
Keep an eye on the news for further news and updates. Also, remember to verify for official railroad social media pages before departing. Mumbai’s resilience is evident already how the city has bounced over yet another typhoon.
