Mumbai Local Train Disruption At Kanjurmarg Linked To Suspected Reverse Current Flow, Central Railway Plans Equipment Relocation
Mumbai: A suspected reverse flow of electric current may have triggered the failure of signalling and telecommunication (S&T) equipment at Kanjurmarg, disrupting Central Railway's suburban services for much of October 26. While the exact cause is yet to be established, preliminary findings have prompted the railway to consider shifting the equipment from its existing location at the cable…
Mumbai's suburban train system faced a significant disruption on October 26, potentially due to a reverse flow of electric current at Kanjurmarg station. This caused signalling and telecommunication equipment to fail, disrupting services along the Main and Harbour lines between Vikhroli and Bhandup. While the exact cause is still under investigation, railway officials suspect the reverse flow of current as the root of the issue.
As a precautionary measure, the railway is considering relocating the equipment from its current position to prevent similar incidents in the future. The malfunction led to signalling failures, forcing train movements to be regulated through alternative methods like absolute block working and authority-based movement. This affected multiple lines, causing service cancellations, delays, and stranded passengers.
The incident highlighted the critical dependence of Mumbai's suburban railway network on reliable signalling infrastructure. The final corrective measures will depend on the outcome of the official inquiry, but the proposed equipment relocation is one of the steps being considered.
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