In Photos: Wire fallen on overhead power line causes local train disruption at Malad

On May 10, 2025, at midnight, local train services were disrupted at Malad Railway Station due to a piece of wire falling on the overhead power line. Following the incident, Western Railway began rerouting remaining local trains to the fast line towards Borivali. (Pics/Satej Shinde)

Updated On: 2025-05-11 11:12 AM IST

Compiled by : ronak mastakar

Pic/Satej Shinde

Local train services at Malad Railway Station were abruptly disrupted at midnight on May 10, 2025, following an incident where a piece of wire fell onto the overhead power line

The mishap caused a major disruption in services, affecting thousands of commuters relying on the Western Railway for their late-night travel

The incident occurred shortly after midnight, halting the movement of local trains operating through the station

The malfunction in the overhead electrical system prompted immediate intervention from Western Railway officials, who quickly assessed the situation

In an effort to minimize delays, Western Railway began rerouting the remaining local trains to the fast line heading towards Borivali

While the rerouting helped manage the flow of traffic, passengers experienced delays and overcrowding as trains were diverted from their regular routes

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