No casualty was reported in the derailment today which led to disruption of traffic on the busy route linking Churchgate in South Mumbai to Virar, said Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Western Railway, Sharat Chandrayan.
A train coming from Borivili and going towards Churchgate derailed at around 11 A.M. Between Andheri and Vile Parle stations.
As a result, the long-distance 19012 Gujarat Express, 19216 Saurashtra Express and 19024 FZR-BCT Janta Express trains were terminated at Borivali station.
As the derailment had occurred between Andheri and Vile Parle, some of Western Railway's long-distance trains had to be rescheduled.
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The down trains (fast line towards Virar) were expected to be operational by 6 P.M.
Earlier, a team of engineers and rescue officials had rushed to the spot to restore the services following the derailment, the CPRO said, adding that an inquiry will be held to ascertain the cause behind the incident, which saw suburban train services on the busy route being badly affected.