Train Derailment Chaos: Over 40 Trains Cancelled in Maharashtra's Palghar
A goods train derailment at Palghar railway station in Maharashtra on Tuesday evening has led to significant disruptions in railway services. The Western Railway has announced the cancellation of over 40 trains, including the Dahanu Road-Panvel-Vasai Road and Vasai Road-Panvel-Dahanu Road routes.
According to railway authorities, five wagons of the goods train derailed, prompting immediate action to manage the situation. "Dahanu Road-Panvel-Vasai Road, Vasai Road-Panvel-Vasai Road and Vasai Road-Panvel-Dahanu Road trains are fully cancelled after wagons of a goods train derailed at Palghar. The inconvenience caused is deeply regretted," stated the Western Railway.
In addition to the cancellations, several trains have been partially cancelled, diverted, or rescheduled due to the derailment. Mumbai Suburban locals to and from Dahanu Road have been cancelled until 12 noon.
The impact of the derailment extends beyond cancellations, with tracks and overhead equipment suffering significant damage. Full restoration of traffic on the busy Mumbai-Delhi trunk route is expected to take several hours.
No casualties were reported from the incident, but the disruption has inconvenienced thousands of commuters. The railways are working diligently to restore normalcy, but travelers are advised to check for updates and make alternative arrangements as necessary.
Helpline numbers
The DRM-Mumbai Central also issued an helpline numbers. For Vapi, 02267649545 is the helpline number and that of Surat are 02267641204 and 02612401797. Check other helpline numbers here:
“The passengers are requested to contact these numbers for any assistance," the Railways said. It added that help desk Provided at Surat, Valsad, Vapi, Udhna Jn, Palghar, and Boisar stations.
