Mumbai-Gujarat Rail Services Hit as MEMU Derails in Bhilad; No Injuries Reported
Train services on the busy Mumbai-Gujarat corridor were disrupted early Tuesday after a Virar-Bharuch MEMU train derailed while entering Bhilad station in Valsad district, Gujarat. Railway officials confirmed that no passengers or staff were injured.
The incident occurred at approximately 6.27 am when four wheels of the front driving motor coach (DMC) left the tracks near Platform 1. The exact cause of the derailment is under investigation.
Authorities quickly dispatched an Accident Relief Train (ART) and Accident Relief Medical Equipment (ARME) from Valsad to the site. The train was short-terminated, and restoration work began promptly. The Western Railway said normal services will resume once the track is cleared and safety checks are completed.
The Mumbai-Gujarat corridor is a vital rail link handling thousands of commuters daily. Disruptions on this route often cause cascading delays across the Western Railway network. Officials have advised passengers to check updated schedules before travelling.
