Heavy rain disrupts express train, local and BEST bus services in Mumbai

Western Railways (WR) also acknowledged that local train services are running approximately 10 minutes late due to the heavy rainfall.

Swapnil Nila, Chief Public Relations Officer, CR, said trains on the main line are running on the slow line in both directions at a restricted speed limit. Nila said the water level on the tracks at Bhandup is currently 4 inches, necessitating the reduced speed. In the morning, the water level on the tracks was between 6 and 7 inches, making train operations impossible, he added.

Central Railways advised commuters to avoid travel unless necessary, citing disruptions due to the heavy rain and high tide in Mumbai.

Office goers criticised the railways for their delayed response, with many users on X reporting that trains are not running beyond Thane towards CSMT and that harbour line trains are only running until Vashi instead of CSMT.

In addition to train disruptions, BEST bus services on various routes have been diverted due to water logging on various roads.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reported Mumbai recorded more than 300 mm of rainfall in various locations between 1 am and 7 am on Monday. More heavy rain is expected later in the day.

To avoid inconvenience to students, a holiday has been declared for all BMC, government, and private schools and colleges in the Mumbai (BMC area).