Mumbai passengers faced a frightening experience on Tuesday evening when a monorail train got stuck between Mysore Colony and Bhakti Park stations. The train, running on an elevated track, stopped due to a minor power supply issue around 6:15 PM.
Passengers said the train was overcrowded. One passenger explained, “I was on the train from 5.30 pm. The rescue operation started after 1 hour. There were at least 500 passengers in the train. This train arrived after a gap of 30 minutes, so the entire train was overloaded with passengers.”
#WATCH | Maharashtra: A passenger, Sunil, says, “I was in the train from 5:30 PM. The rescue operation started after 1 hour. There were at least 500 passengers in the train. This train arrived after a gap of 30 minutes, so the entire train was overloaded with passengers…” https://t.co/dRbZIl0Z8c pic.twitter.com/M1YohLdV3l
— ANI (@ANI) August 19, 2025
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also confirmed that overcrowding led to the breakdown. He said the rescue operations were carried out promptly, and most passengers were safely rescued.
Difficult Conditions Inside the Train
Many passengers reported that the conditions inside the monorail were tough, especially for senior citizens and children. One passenger said, “Passengers were patient. The train had many senior citizens and kids, and they were facing difficulties. Suffocation was the main problem inside the train.”
#WATCH | Maharashtra: A passenger rescued from the Monorail says, “Passengers were patient. The train had many senior citizens and kids, and they were facing difficulties… Suffocation was the main problem inside the train…” https://t.co/dRbZIl0Z8c pic.twitter.com/FtFn8ZaLvu
— ANI (@ANI) August 19, 2025
The train remained stuck for over two hours before the rescue team could safely bring the passengers out.
Rescue Operation Underway
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the fire brigade acted quickly to rescue the stranded passengers. Authorities used ladders, cranes, and other equipment to reach the train safely.
Scary. Monorail in mumbai gets stuck midway for over 2 hours. Monorail is closed and children, seniors inside feel suffocated. Rescue operations are going on. More than 100 people still packed inside. BMC got info at 6.15 PM. Rains have hit power supply of the monorail. pic.twitter.com/wrchqRijZK
— Milann Desai (@Milan_reports) August 19, 2025
As per the latest reports, 497 passengers have already been rescued. A few passengers remained inside the monorail and were being attended to by rescue teams. Those rescued have been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Mumbai Monorail’s Safety Challenges: Past Accidents and Lessons Learned
2011: Construction Site Collapse in Chembur
On July 1, 2011, a slab from the monorail’s elevated track collapsed in Chembur, resulting in two fatalities and four injuries. The incident raised concerns about construction safety protocols and led to an inquiry by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).
2019: Fire Incident in Wadala
A fire broke out aboard a monorail train in Wadala in November 2019. Significant property loss from this incident was estimated to be between 15 to 20 crore rupees. A preliminary study highlighted safety measure shortcomings and blamed the disaster on operational faults and maintenance staff incompetence.
2025: Overcrowding and Power Failure
On August 19, 2025, a monorail train became stranded between Mysore Colony and Bhakti Park due to a power supply issue, exacerbated by overcrowding during heavy rains. Approximately 497 passengers were rescued after being stuck for over two hours, underscoring concerns about passenger safety and infrastructure resilience during extreme weather conditions.
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