Four lives were lost, and several others were injured in what is being called the Mumbai train horror. This incident took place on Monday morning, when 4 commuters fell from an overcrowded local train in Mumbai. The tragedy unfolded around 9:30 am, between Diva and Kopar railway stations on the Central Railway line. The chaos of peak hour travel turned deadly, underscoring once again how dangerously packed the city’s lifeline trains can become.
According to officials, two local trains were passing each other, whereas one was heading toward Kasara and the other was bound for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. Amid the high rush, several passengers clinging to the footboards lost their balance and fell onto the tracks below. In mere seconds, an everyday commute turned into a nightmare.
The victims were rushed to Kalwa Hospital immediately after the guard alerted authorities. Four passengers were declared dead as soon as they arrived.
Victims Identified, CM Fadnavis Offers Condolences
Among the deceased are Ketan Dilip Saroj, 23, from Ulhasnagar; 34-year-old railway employee Vickey Babasaheb Mukhidal; and Rahul Santosh Gupta. The fourth victim is yet to be identified. At least three others sustained serious injuries in the accident.
Expressing sorrow, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “It is very unfortunate that a total of 8 passengers fell from a local train between Diva-Mumbra station and some of them lost their lives. I pay my heartfelt tributes to them. We share the grief of their families.”
Deeply pained by the incident where 8 passengers fell from a local train between Diva and Mumbra stations, unfortunately leading to loss of lives. I offer my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. We stand with them in this difficult time.
The injured passengers had been…— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) June 9, 2025
Railways Announce Safety Measures Post-Tragedy
Following this train accident, the Railway Board announced a major safety move, where all new rakes being manufactured for the Mumbai Suburban Railway will now come with automatic door-closure systems. Moreover, all the current issues need to be resolved to ensure safer commutes in the future.
Railway authorities have ensured that they will make improvements and take even more safety precautions to facilitate safe travelling for all. However, this incident raises valid concerns about overcrowding and infrastructure challenges faced by Mumbai’s local trains, often referred to as the lifeline of the city.
