Mumbai Local Train Services Disrupted: Trespassing and Cattle Run-Over Incidents Cause Chaos
Local train services in Mumbai faced significant disruptions on Wednesday due to a trespassing incident and a cattle run-over, causing delays and inconvenience to thousands of commuters.
MumbaiLocal TrainsTrespassingCattle RunoverCommuter DisruptionsReal Estate MaharashtraSep 24, 2025
Commuters Face Inconvenience
The disruption occurred during the evening commute, causing inconvenience to hundreds of passengers. Confirming the incident, a senior Western Railway (WR) official said, “Due to a trespassing incident, a local train was detained. As a result, a few other trains were also affected due to the cascading effect.”
Congestion on the Route
According to WR, the delay led to brief congestion on the route, with some commuters reporting longer wait times and crowding at platforms. Railway officials have reiterated appeals to the public to avoid crossing tracks illegally, citing safety concerns and operational disruptions.
Buffalo Run-Over Disrupts Central Railway
Earlier in the day, a few Central Railway (CR) trains were also affected due to a cattle run-over. Train services between Vangani and Badlapur were briefly disrupted on Wednesday after a buffalo came onto the railway tracks and was hit by a local train.
Services Restored After an Hour
The incident occurred at around 11:15 am, leading to a temporary halt of two local trains and one express train heading towards Mumbai. Services were affected for nearly an hour in the section until the track was cleared and operations resumed around 12:15 pm. Railway officials confirmed that train movement was restored smoothly between Vangani and Badlapur after the animal was removed from the tracks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the disruption in the local train services on Wednesday evening?
A trespassing incident between Vile Parle and Santacruz stations caused the local train on the Up fast line to be halted for over 15 minutes.
How did the disruption affect the commuters?
The disruption occurred during the evening commute, leading to longer wait times and crowding at platforms, causing significant inconvenience to hundreds of passengers.
What did the Western Railway officials say about the incident?
A senior Western Railway official confirmed that a local train was detained due to a trespassing incident, which also affected a few other trains due to the cascading effect.
What was the earlier incident that disrupted Central Railway services?
A cattle run-over incident occurred between Vangani and Badlapur, where a buffalo came onto the railway tracks and was hit by a local train.
How long were the Central Railway services affected, and when were they restored?
Services were affected for nearly an hour, and train movement was restored smoothly between Vangani and Badlapur after the animal was removed from the tracks, around 12:15 pm.
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