'Construction Material Fell Onto An OHE Wire': Central Railway CPRO Swapnil Neela Reveals Reason Behind Train Services Delay On Main Line
Mumbai: Following multiple technical failures reported on Mumbai’s train network during Monday morning’s peak hours, which affected several commuters, Central Railway CPRO Swapnil Neela said that construction material from deck work being carried out near Mulund station had fallen onto the overhead equipment (OHE) wire, leading to a technical fault. Speaking to reporters, Neela said, “At around…
Mumbai's train network faced multiple technical failures on Monday morning, affecting several commuters. Central Railway CPRO Swapnil Neela revealed that construction material from deck work near Mulund station had fallen onto the overhead equipment (OHE) wire, causing a technical fault. The incident occurred around 11:53 AM when a motorman of a passing train informed the control room, leading to the shutdown of the OHE.
Services on the affected tracks were restored by 12:17 PM, and action was initiated against the responsible contractor. Additionally, heavy sparking was reported on the Down Local Line near Mulund station at the same time, linked to ongoing MRVC work. Technical issues also disrupted services at Vasai Road, Dadar, and Goregaon, affecting key fast and Harbour Line sections.
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