Train Derailment at Kalyan Station Disrupts Mumbai Rail Services

A local train's coach derailed at a critical track juncture, causing widespread delays and cancellations on Central Railway lines.

The derailment occurred at 9 PM on Friday when a coach of a Titwala-CSMT train went off track at Kalyan station, affecting platform number 2.
Over 50 trains were cancelled and nearly 90 delayed, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and facing increased auto-rickshaw fares.
No injuries were reported, and re-railment operations were completed by 12:20 AM, with train services gradually resuming thereafter.
The incident was linked to a faulty 'king point' on the tracks, a critical area where trains switch lines, which is set to be replaced soon.
Criticism arose over poor communication, as many passengers received little to no updates during the disruption, prompting frustration.