Mumbai, Feb 6: Local train services on the Central Line of Mumbai division towards Karjat were disrupted on Thursday morning, February 6, due to a suspected technical snag in the overhead wire. Several local trains, including express trains, were delayed, and some were suspended from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) to Karjat.
Due to the problem, a local train was stranded at the Neral station for several minutes. The Central Railway Mumbai division informed that services on the UP and DOWN lines between Bhivpuri Road and Karjat station were affected due to a technical issue. "Due to a technical issue between Bhivpuri Road and Karjat station, All UP/DN locals and Mail/Express are affected. Restoration work is in progress. The inconvenience caused is regretted," said CR in a post on X.
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Owing to the disruption, crowds increased on platforms and stations on the Central Line. As a result, passengers and officegoers faced hardships and frustration.