Overview

• A down fast local train struck and killed a stray bull between Kalwa and Mumbra around 10:06 am, halting services on the line.
• Fast trains were diverted to the down slow line, causing congestion and delays, with some trains stranded for up to 30 minutes.
• Restoration crews cleared the tracks and reopened the down fast line to traffic by 11:08 am, resolving the disruption within an hour.
• Railway officials have urged local communities to ensure livestock is kept away from railway tracks to prevent future accidents.
• The incident highlights the vulnerability of suburban rail networks to animal incursions in peri-urban areas.