Heavy rain delays Mumbai local trains, Turbhe to Koparkhairane suspended
India
Heavy overnight rain threw Mumbai's local train network into chaos on Wednesday.
Central, Western, and Harbour Lines saw delays up to 20 minutes during rush hour, leading to packed stations and crowded compartments.
The Trans-Harbour corridor was hit hardest: services between Turbhe and Koparkhairane were suspended for nearly two hours in the morning, with lingering delays all day.
Mumbai commuters vent, 41 services canceled
By evening, 41 suburban train services had been canceled.
Office-goers and students struggled to reach work or college on time, with many sharing photos of overcrowding and venting online about the railways' monsoon preparedness.