Technical glitch Hits Western Line

Mumbai | September 16, 2025 —
Mumbai’s famously efficient local train system hit a serious snag today as a technical glitch at Andheri station brought parts of the Western Railway line to a crawl. What began as a routine weekday commute turned into a nightmare for thousands of passengers after a point failure around 4:45 PM disrupted services during the evening rush.

🔧 What Happened?

According to railway officials, a point failure occurred between the down fast and up slow lines at Andheri — a key mid-line hub that sees lakhs of passengers daily. This fault severely affected the switching mechanism, delaying both Churchgate-bound and outbound local trains.

“The issue was reported around 4:45 PM. Technical teams were immediately deployed. We regret the inconvenience,” – Western Railway Spokesperson

🚆 Services Affected

• Over 30 local trains were cancelled or short-terminated.

• Many Churchgate-bound slow locals were delayed by 30–60 minutes.

• Platforms from Bandra to Borivali became dangerously crowded.

• Several fast trains were diverted onto slow lines, adding to congestion.

🛠️ Is It Fixed Yet?

As of 7:00 PM, partial services had resumed, but delays persisted. Railway authorities advised commuters to:

• Check live train timings using M-Indicator, Yatri, or official Twitter handles (@WesternRly).

• Consider alternate travel modes like Mumbai Metro Line 1, 2A, or Line 7 if nearby.

• Avoid travel on the Western line unless absolutely necessary.