- By Chetna Shree
- Sat, 04 Oct 2025 04:53 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mumbai Local Train Update: Mumbai suburban trains are set for a major safety upgrade following the tragic Mumbra incident that claimed the lives of five passengers. The Ministry of Railways has announced plans to install closed-door systems on suburban trains to prevent passengers from falling off moving trains.
According to news agency ANI, a prototype of a closed-door local is ready and will soon be put to a pilot run. This comes months after eight people fell from moving trains, leaving five dead.
#WATCH | After the death of passengers in Mumbra after falling from a local train, the Minister of Railways had announced to make close-door locals for Mumbai suburban trains to prevent such incidents. A prototype of a closed-door local is ready now, which will soon be put to a… pic.twitter.com/o3FY8n50v6
— ANI (@ANI) October 3, 2025
Details About Mumbra Incident
- In June, a mishap between two suburban trains occurred between Mumbra and Diva stations, with both trains crossing each other at a speed of 72 kmph.
- The mishap prompted a five-member Central Railway (CR) team to investigate the incident.
- The five-member team found out that a commuter’s protruding bag brushed against the other train, triggering a deadly chain reaction.
- The bag hit the passenger standing on the footboard of the crowded CSMT-bound train, causing a “domino effect” that led to eight passengers falling off the train.
- The mishap raised concerns about passenger safety on Mumbai local trains.
- The Railway Pravasi Sangh criticised the design of the Mumbra bridge, calling it a “death zone.”
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Automated Doors To Be Rolled Out On Mumbai Locals
- Earlier this month, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the Railway authorities have begun trial runs for automated doors at the Kurla car shed.
- The new system will automatically open train doors when the red light is on and will prevent doors from closing if someone is standing on the footboard.
- Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav confirmed that Mumbai local trains equipped with automated doors are expected to begin operations from December.