In a tragic reminder of Mumbai’s chronic overcrowding crisis, four passengers died and two were seriously injured after falling from an overcrowded local train near Thane. The incident occurred between Diva and Mumbra stations, where passengers standing near the doors were thrown off balance as two trains crossed each other on a curved section of the track.
What Happened: Overcrowding and Lack of Safety Features to Blame
According to railway officials, the passengers who fell were standing dangerously close to the edge due to extreme overcrowding. When the trains crossed paths on the curve, the jostling led to eight people falling off the footboard, out of which four were killed on the spot. One of the deceased was identified as a Government Railway Police (GRP) constable, Vikky Babasaheb (34).
The names of the other deceased include:
- Rahul Gupta (28)
- Ketan Saroj (23)
- Mayur Shah (50)
Two others sustained serious injuries and are being treated at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital and Thane Civil Hospital.
Government Responds: Compensation Announced
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed condolences and announced ₹5 lakh compensation for the families of each victim. Opposition leaders, including Congress and Shiv Sena, criticized the government for ignoring persistent safety concerns in Mumbai’s local train network and demanded better infrastructure.
Indian Railways to Install Automatic Doors on Local Trains
In response to the accident, the Indian Railways has announced a safety overhaul, including:
- Automatic doors on all new and existing local train rakes
- Roof ventilators and louvred door designs for non-AC locals
- Interconnecting vestibules to manage crowd distribution
The Integral Coach Factory (ICF) will begin trials of redesigned non-AC coaches with automatic doors by November 2025, with full implementation expected by January 2026.
Additionally, 238 new AC trains currently being procured will come equipped with automatic doors by default.
Why Automatic Doors Are Urgently Needed
Mumbai’s suburban train system carries over 7.5 million passengers daily, often at double its safe capacity. Trains frequently run with open doors, a safety hazard resulting from the need to accommodate boarding and deboarding in seconds. Past incidents—such as the 2024 Bandra stampede—have underscored the pressing need for structural reforms.
Automatic doors can significantly reduce accidental falls, a common cause of injuries and fatalities on the network.
Political and Public Reactions
While the government’s move is being welcomed, political leaders and rail commuters have called for quicker implementation and additional reforms such as:
- Increasing the number of services during peak hours
- Redesigning station infrastructure
- Adding more air-conditioned local trains
Raj Thackeray of the MNS blamed the accident on “unchecked migration” leading to overcrowding, while Aaditya Thackeray emphasized commuter safety and demanded faster upgrades.
Conclusion
The Thane train accident is a stark wake-up call for authorities managing one of the world’s busiest suburban rail networks. The Indian Railways’ decision to install automatic doors on local trains is a critical first step in addressing passenger safety concerns. However, timely execution, regular safety audits, and sustainable crowd control strategies will be key to preventing future tragedies.
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