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Flash Strike Stops Mumbai Central Railway Locals During Rush Hour as Services Resume

Railway staff protested FIRs against two engineers in the Mumbra accident case, according to Central Railway.

Overview

  • Departures from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus halted from about 5:45 pm, with trains restarting around 6:45 pm, a Central Railway spokesperson said.
  • Services toward Kalyan, Karjat and Khopoli were suspended, leaving thousands stranded and causing heavy overcrowding during the evening commute.
  • Videos on X showed packed platforms at stations including Masjid and Byculla, with commuters tagging railway and government accounts for updates.
  • The demonstration lasted roughly an hour before being called off by union representatives, and operations recovered gradually with residual delays.
  • The FIRs were lodged by the Government Railway Police over the Mumbra incident, and officials said the protest at CSMT was pacified.