A local train coach derailed this morning at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), one of the busiest railway stations in Mumbai, authorities confirmed. Fortunately, no passengers were injured in the incident.
According to the Central Railway’s statement, one trolley of the Panvel local train number 56 derailed while arriving at Platform No. 2 of CSMT around 11:35 am. The trolley ran off the tracks as the train was pulling into the station.
Railway officials were quick to respond, and no other trains or rail operations were affected apart from the Harbour line services. Enroute trains headed towards CSMT were stopped at Masjid station, while Harbour line trains were operational only between Vadala and CSMT.
Restoration work to re-rail the derailed coach was swiftly undertaken by Central Railway personnel. Main line services remained unaffected during the incident.
The cause of the derailment is being investigated by railway authorities. Rail Safety officials were also present at the site to carry out an independent probe into the incident.
CSMT is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a historic railway station that serves as the headquarters of the Central Railways. It is one of the most critical transit hubs in Mumbai, handling both suburban train and long-distance rail traffic daily.