Overcrowded and Deadly: What’s Behind Mumbai’s Train Tragedies?
Mumbai’s local trains are the backbone of the city, ferrying over 7 million passengers daily across its sprawling suburbs and bustling core. Known as the lifeline of Mumbai, these trains keep the city moving, connecting workers, students, and families to their destinations. But this lifeline is fraying, and tragedies like the recent Mumbra railway accident on June 9, 2025, where four passengers lost their lives and six were injured, expose a harsh truth: Mumbai’s trains are overcrowded, overstretched, and increasingly deadly. The Mumbra incident unfolded during the chaotic morning rush…
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