Train derailment on Harbour line reportedly fixed, services resumed following a 13-hour disruption.
**Breaking News: Harbour Line Services Resume After 13-Hour Disruption in Mumbai**
After a 13-hour disruption, services on the Central Railway's Harbour line have resumed this morning following a derailment of a track relaying train (TRT) near Nerul station on Sunday.
The incident occurred during routine track maintenance by the TRT machine, which was returning to Kurla after completing maintenance near Nerul. The derailment took place between Seawoods Darave and Nerul on the Up Harbour Line, causing the suspension of services on both the Up and Down lines between Vashi and Panvel.
Thousands of commuters were left stranded during the peak evening hours due to the derailment, but services on other stretches of the Harbour line remained operational. The first local train from Panvel to CSMT departed at 6:02 am on Monday, marking the full resumption of the Harbour line services. The first local train from CSMT towards Panvel passed the restored section at 5:06 am on Monday.
Restoration work on the Harbour line was completed, and services resumed between Vashi and Belapur from 6:09 am on Monday. Trains are now running normally on the CSMT-Panvel and Thane-Panvel routes as of 6:09 am on Monday.
Heavy rainfall in Navi Mumbai hampered the re-railining process, causing a delay in the restoration of services. An accident relief train arrived at the derailment site at 5.30 pm on Sunday to assist with the recovery efforts.
The Harbour line stretches from CSMT to Goregaon and Panvel, providing rail connectivity to the western suburbs of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Nearly 10 lakh commuters travel daily on the Harbour line corridor.
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- Despite the disruption in public-transit services, India's cricket industry, with its vast fan base, is expected to experience a surge in viewership as commuters turn to live sports during the service suspension.
- The finance ministry's efforts to stimulate infrastructure development in India could potentially include investments in modern transportation systems, such as those experienced during the Harbour Line incident, to prevent similar disruptions in the future.
- With nearly 10 lakh daily commuters, the Indo-Rail transportation network, including the Harbour line, serves as a significant contributor to India's economy, further emphasizing the need for efficient maintenance practices in the rail industry.
