In the aftermath of a tragic incident near Mumbra railway station where multiple passengers fell from a suburban local train between Diva and Mumbra, resulting in one death and several injuries, Maharashtra’s top leadership has expressed deep sorrow and called for urgent reforms to enhance suburban rail safety.
CM Fadnavis offers condolences
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis took to social media platform X to describe the incident as “very unfortunate” and paid heartfelt tributes to those who lost their lives.
दिवा-मुंब्रा स्थानकादरम्यान लोकलमधून एकूण 8 प्रवासी खाली पडून झालेल्या दुर्घटनेत काही जणांचा मृत्यू झाल्याची घटना अतिशय दुर्दैवी आहे. मी त्यांना भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली अर्पण करतो. त्यांच्या कुटुंबियांच्या दुःखात आम्ही सहभागी आहोत.
जखमींना तातडीने शिवाजी हॉस्पिटल आणि ठाणे सामान्य…— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) June 9, 2025
“It is very unfortunate that eight passengers fell from a local train between Diva and Mumbra stations, and some lost their lives. I pay my heartfelt tributes to them and share the grief of their families,” he posted.
He informed the public that the injured have been admitted to Shivaji Hospital and Thane General Hospital and are receiving medical treatment.
“The local administration is coordinating efforts. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. The Railway Department has launched an investigation into the exact cause of this incident,” Fadnavis added.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde: “Deeply saddened, inquiry underway”
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed deep sorrow over the accident and assured the public that urgent medical care and an investigation are underway.
“I am deeply saddened by the terrible accident near Mumbra station this morning. Thousands of passengers travel this route daily. This is a very sad incident, and I share the grief of the families affected,” Shinde said in an official statement.
He added that instructions were immediately given to hospitals in Thane and Kalwa to provide appropriate treatment to the injured, and he personally spoke to the doctors overseeing their care.
Shinde confirmed that the Railway Department has initiated an inquiry to determine the exact cause of the tragedy.
“This is a very unfortunate incident, and the exact cause will be revealed soon through this inquiry,” he stated.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar: “Painful and unacceptable”
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar described the incident as “unfortunate and painful,” expressing profound grief over the loss of life and emphasizing the urgent need for structural reforms in Mumbai’s suburban rail services.
“The death of passengers after falling from a suburban train traveling from Kasara to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus on the Central Railway is deeply painful,” said Pawar.
He stressed that the tragedy highlights long-standing concerns about overcrowding and passenger safety on Mumbai’s lifeline suburban rail network.
“This accident underscores the urgent need to address crowding and enhance safety measures for passengers on suburban trains,” Pawar stated.
The Deputy CM expressed confidence that the Railway Administration would act swiftly.
“I believe the railway administration will take concrete steps at the earliest to make suburban railway services more effective and safe,” he added.
Offering condolences, he said, “I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured and share the grief of the families. I pay my heartfelt tributes with a heavy heart.”
The tragic accident occurred around 9:20 a.m. this morning on the fast track between Mumbra and Diva stations when approximately 10 passengers fell from a fast local train.
According to officials from the Thane Municipal Corporation, the passengers were traveling on the Kasara-CSMT (08:19) fast local train when the mishap occurred. Preliminary reports suggest that passengers hanging on the footboards of two fast-moving trains — one heading towards Kasara and the other towards CSMT — collided, causing several individuals to fall onto the tracks.
One person was declared dead at the scene, while nine others were rushed to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa for urgent medical treatment. Doctors are providing emergency care to the injured.
Dr. Swapnil Nila, Chief Public Relations Officer of Central Railway, confirmed the incident, stating, “Eight people traveling onboard a local train between Mumbra and Diva stations fell down. The incident occurred on the Kalyan-bound fast line. Preliminary information indicates that passengers hanging out of the footboards of Kasara and CSMT trains collided, leading to the fall. The incident was reported by the guard of the Kasara-bound local train.”
