Mumbra Station Incident Raises Concerns as Train Brushes Platform Edges; Investigation Underway
An incident at Mumbra Station on Wednesday has left commuters and railway authorities concerned after a local train brushed against the edges of the platform. It is believed that the incident occurred due to a slight shift in the track during maintenance, prompting an ongoing investigation to determine the exact cause.
Officials from Central Railway have assured the public that steps are being taken to investigate the accident and implement preventive measures to avoid similar incidents in the future. During maintenance, we found that the track had slightly shifted towards the platform, but it has now been restored, explained Dr. Shivraj Manaspure, the chief public relations officer of CR.
Railway authorities hope that the ongoing investigation will lead to improvements in maintenance and safety protocols for local train services. Their goal is to ensure a secure and hassle-free commute for passengers in the future.
The incident has shed light on the importance of track maintenance, with Subodh Jain, the former General Manager of Central Railway, highlighting it as a potential reason for the mishap. The accident occurred during a slow movement of the train, which raises concerns about the safety protocols and maintenance practices followed by the railway authorities, stated Jain. He further explained that trains naturally experience a certain degree of lateral movement during operation, with up to 5 cm (+/-) during slow movement and up to 10 cm (+/-) during fast movement. In this particular incident, it is believed that the train swung to an extreme limit combined with less clearance from the track, resulting in the collision with the platform edges.
As a result of this incident, railway authorities are re-evaluating their maintenance procedures and intensifying their focus on track alignment to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Passengers and commuters have expressed their concerns about the safety of train travel and are calling for increased vigilance and more stringent safety measures to be implemented by railway authorities. Mohammed Sadique, a frequent traveler between Mumbra and CSMT, voiced his concerns, saying, This incident raises questions about the track maintenance system. CR needs to be more vigilant during this type of maintenance work.
Going forward, it is expected that the ongoing investigations will lead to enhanced safety measures and improved maintenance practices to ensure the well-being of passengers during their train journeys.
In conclusion, the incident at Mumbra Station has prompted an investigation into the cause. Railway authorities are taking steps to improve maintenance and safety protocols, ensuring a secure and hassle-free commute for passengers. As investigations continue, it is hoped that the findings will lead to enhanced safety measures and improved maintenance practices to ensure passenger well-being during train journeys.
