Mumbai\u2019s suburban railway network faced brief disruption on Thursday evening after a muck special train<\/strong> carrying garbage caught fire near Kurla railway station<\/strong>. The incident caused temporary suspension of train services between Sion and Vidyavihar<\/strong>, as officials worked to control the blaze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Around 8:30 pm<\/strong>, the first coach of a special train carrying muck and garbage collected from tracks<\/strong> caught fire. The train was stabled on a siding line between Kurla and Vidyavihar<\/strong> at the time of the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Central Railway official explained: To safely tackle the fire, the overhead electrical cables (OHE)<\/strong> supplying 25,000 volts to trains had to be switched off temporarily. The affected stretch was between Vidyavihar and Sion<\/strong>, and the OHE was switched off from 8:38 pm to 8:55 pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a result, rail traffic on the UP Slow line (towards CSMT)<\/strong> was temporarily halted until the fire was completely controlled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The official added: During the incident, commuters experienced minor delays on the Central Railway\u2019s Main line<\/strong>. While the fire was extinguished quickly, the temporary suspension of electricity and train movement caused a ripple effect on train schedules, especially for UP Slow line locals<\/strong> heading towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Central Railway reassured passengers that services returned to normal shortly after the fire was extinguished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Central Railway officials responded swiftly to the emergency:<\/p>\n\n\n\n No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A muck special train<\/strong> is a maintenance vehicle used by Indian Railways<\/strong> to carry garbage, debris, and muck collected from tracks during cleaning and maintenance operations. These trains are essential for keeping railway tracks and stations clean<\/strong>, especially in busy networks like Mumbai\u2019s suburban rail system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While accidents involving passenger trains often get media attention, incidents like these remind authorities of the risks involved in railway maintenance operations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The fire on the muck special train at Kurla was swiftly brought under control<\/strong>, and train services resumed within half an hour. While such incidents are rare, they highlight the importance of safety measures and quick response<\/strong> by railway authorities. Commuters can be assured that the Central Railway is actively managing such emergencies to minimize disruption and ensure passenger safety<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Fire Breaks Out in Garbage Train at Kurla, Mumbai Suburban Services Temporarily Disrupted Mumbai\u2019s suburban railway network faced brief disruption on Thursday evening after a muck special train carrying garbage caught fire near Kurla railway station. The incident caused temporary suspension of train services between Sion and Vidyavihar, as officials worked to control the blaze. 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\n\n\n\nWhat Happened?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
“This muck special coach that caught fire was standing at the EMU siding in Kurla. We immediately began taking all necessary measures to douse the fire.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPower Supply Suspended to Control Fire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
“The fire was doused at 8:55 pm, and the OHE was restored immediately to resume train services.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nWhat Is a Muck Special Train?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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