Updated on: Aug 20, 2025
Mumbai’s lifeline, the suburban local train network, has been hit hard by continuous heavy rainfall over the last two days. Waterlogging at multiple locations has led to delays, cancellations, and even suspensions of services, leaving thousands of daily commuters stranded or facing long waits.
On Tuesday, a local train was seen stranded at Sion Station due to severe waterlogging on the railway tracks. Restoration efforts continued overnight, with officials working to drain flooded sections and resume services.
According to officials quoted by PTI, services on the Central Railway’s Harbour Line—which were suspended for over 15 hours due to flooding—were finally restored at around 3 am on Wednesday.
Key Updates on Mumbai Local Trains (as of 11:10 am, Wednesday)
Based on information from the public transport app Mindicator:
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CSMT → Kalyan: Fast trains delayed by 24 minutes, Slow trains delayed by 37 minutes
Kalyan → CSMT: Fast trains delayed by 16 minutes, Slow trains delayed by 16 minutes
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Churchgate (CHG) → Virar: Fast trains delayed by 4 minutes, Slow trains delayed by 5 minutes
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Virar → Churchgate: Fast trains delayed by 22 minutes, Slow trains delayed by 9 minutes
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CSMT → Panvel: 13 minutes late
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Panvel → CSMT: 11 minutes late
Train Cancellations
At 5:39 am on Wednesday, the Divisional Railway Manager (Mumbai Division) of Western Railway shared on X a list of 17 cancelled trains due to the rain impact.
The Bigger Picture
The Mumbai Suburban Railway network, spanning the Harbour, Western, and Central lines, carries over 70 lakh commuters daily. Any disruption, especially during monsoon, has a cascading effect on the city’s traffic and daily life. With forecasts hinting at more rain in the coming days, railway authorities are on high alert to prevent further breakdowns.
👉 Stay tuned for continuous updates on Mumbai local trains and weather-related advisories.
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