Mumbai Local Train Update: Trains in Central Line Running 20-25 Minutes Behind Schedule Due to Express Train Traffic

Mumbai, June 5: Commuters traveling towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) faced substantial delays Today, June 5. The disruptions stem from train bunching and the concurrent use of tracks by express trains. Consequently, trains are presently running behind schedule by approximately 20-25 minutes.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the delay in our local trains in Mumbai. We understand the frustration and inconvenience this may have caused to your travel plans, said Senior Divisional Operation Manager (Coaching), Mumbai Division, Central Railway.

Daily commuters traveling on the Central Line are frustrated due to the frequent morning delays of local trains, as people aim to reach their offices on time. Many have shared their frustration on social media. Check the tweets below:

What a shameless rail minister this nation has @AshwiniVaishnaw corrupted never i have seen a single train running on time in central line of Mumbai local. This is all the result of that unpadh gawar chaiwala pm of the nation due to which their leaders are also dumb & useless

— abhishekgauravprasadsuryawanshi (@abhishe16482700) June 5, 2024

@Central_Railway

Whats going in Central Line each And Every Day people facing Local Running Late 10nto 15 Min Each and Every Day ....
Pls Shortout the problems In Central Line it's Humbly Request to Dear Drm Mumbai@drmmumbaicr— Saurabh Ahire (@DcSaurabhAhire1) June 5, 2024

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