Mumbai: Train services disrupted due to overhead electric line breakdown
The Railways further said that the services are running between CSMT-Vadala and Vashi - Panvel only.
Train services Mankhurd and Vashi railway station at the Harbour line of Mumbai were disrupted on Saturday morning due to a broken Overhead Electric (OHE) line, the railways said in a statement. The fault occured at Mankhurd station.
Railways said that passengers are allowed to travel via the Transharbour Line using the same tickets and passes till the services resume.
"During this period, passengers are allowed to travel via the Transharbour Line using the same tickets and passes. This arrangement will be in place until the issue with the OHE is resolved," the Central Railways said.
The Railways further said that the services are running between CSMT-Vadala and Vashi - Panvel only.
"Down Services are not running between Vadala-Vashi. The process for rectification of OHE is going on. Due to defects at down line services of UP line are also impacted," CPRO Central Railways said in a statement.
Overhead Electric (OHE) Lines are used to transmit electrical energy across large distances. It is conducive to the smooth running of the train traffic.
Earlier on August 8, local rain services were disrupted between Asangaon and Adgaon on the Kalyan Kasara section due to a large boulder on the tracks.
After a few hours of restoration work, authorities removed the debris and restored train services.
"Restoration work has concluded and service has started between Asangaon and Adgaon, Kalyan-Kasara section, where a bolder fell," Central Railway said in a statement.
The incident affected the movement of trains on upline services towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. The list included 22224 SAINAGAR SHIRDI-CSMT Vande Bharat Express, 11072 BALLIA-LTT Kamayani Express, 12108 SITAPUR-LTT Express etc.
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