Diwali firecrackers disrupt Mumbai Western Railway, 35 trains cancelled
In short
A fire near Mumbai’s Western Railway tracks was reported at 11:20 pm on Sunday after people allegedly burst firecrackers near the lines. The blaze led to 35 train cancellations and 150 delays.
The fire damaged the signalling network near the tracks. That caused major trouble for rail services in Mumbai.
What the reporting says
A fire near Mumbai’s Western Railway tracks was reported at 11:20 pm on Sunday after unidentified individuals allegedly burst crackers near the rail lines, leading to 35 train cancellations and 150 delays. The blaze had already damaged the signalling network close to the tracks despite a prompt response, according to Mint’s summary. The disruption affected rail operations across the network.
Why it matters
A blaze near Mumbai’s Western Railway tracks was reported at 11:20 pm on Sunday after unidentified individuals allegedly burst crackers near the rail lines. The fire affected the signalling network close to the tracks, despite a prompt response, and led to 35 cancellations and 150 delays. The incident disrupted railway operations and raised operational concerns for Western Railway.