Trains will be delayed by 30-40 minutes in Mumbai today

Local trains on the harbour line in Mumbai will run late due to a technical snag on Wednesday.

"There was a fire in the signal cabin between Kurla and  Vidyavihar stations at midnight and there was heavy damage to signalling gears," Central Railway (CR) spokesperson said.

Only 70% of the normal suburban services would be operated today, he said, adding that 4 long distance trains coming from Pune and Manmad have been cancelled.

"There was a fire in the signal cabin between Kurla and  Vidyavihar stations at midnight and there was heavy damage to signalling gears," the spokesperson said.

The fire was brought under control within half an hour by fire brigade personnel.

Trains services resumed partially at 3.30am today, but the trains were running over half an hour late. Railways have allowed CR suburban commuters to use their season pass on the Mahim-Churchgate route on Western line, he said.

Similarly, CR suburban commuters can board long distance trains at Kalyan and Kasara till CST using their pass, he added.

Around 38 lakh people commute on the Central Railway suburban network daily.

Trains will be delayed by 30-40 minutes, authorities warned.