Mumbai monorail: MMRDA reveals possible reason for the train stalling between Mysore Colony and Bhakti Park stations
A Mumbai Monorail stalled due to overcrowding amid heavy rainfall, exceeding its weight capacity and disrupting power supply. Over 200 passengers were rescued after the train got stuck between Mysore Colony and Bhakti Park stations. Authorities are investigating the incident, and services between Wadala and Chembur are operating on a single line as rescue operations were carried out.
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A monorail in Mumbai stalled between Mysore Colony and Bhakti Park stations in Mumbai amid downpour on Tuesday evening. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority said primary checks revealed that the train stopped due to overcrowding and overweight.The total weight of the train rose to around 109 metric tonnes, which exceeded its designed capacity of 104 metric tonnes. This excess weight caused a break in the mechanical contact between the power rail and the current collector, cutting off the electricity supply required to run the train," MMRDA said in a statement.The excess crowd was a result of closure of the Indian Railways Harbour Line owing to heavy rainfall in Mumbai."MMRDA is actively coordinating with BMC and emergency services to provide passenger assistance, deboard affected commuters safely, and restore power and operations at the earliest. Immediate corrective actions are underway, and a detailed technical review is being conducted to prevent recurrence," the authority added.The fire brigade and other agencies carried out a rescue operation using cranes. According to PTI, over 200 passengers were rescued. The train, which runs on an elevated track, was stuck for at least one hour, officials said. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis assured that all passengers would be rescued safely and an inquiry would be conducted into the incident."Due to some technical reason, a Monorail is stuck between Chembur and Bhakti Park. MMRDA (Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority), the fire brigade, and the municipal corporation, all agencies have reached the spot. The highest priority is being given to the safety of all passengers," Fadnavis posted on X and urged people not to worry.The train suffered "a minor power supply issue", Mumbai Monorail said in a release.Three snorkel vehicles of the Mumbai fire brigade have been deployed at the spot and the passengers will be rescued by cutting the window glass, officials said.In a post on social media platform X, the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) stated that services between Wadala and Chembur are continuing on a single line, and that normal services will be restored soon.Mumbai has been battered by rains for the last two days, throwing normal life in the metropolis out of gear.
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