Mumbai Local services disrupted due to fire near railway track in Palghar
Western Railway trains running 15 to 20 minutes late as signaling equipment gets damaged
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
9 November 2026, 1:24 pm · 1 min read
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Passengers have faced severe difficulties due to a fire that broke out near a railway track in Maharashtra's Palghar district. According to a report by Amar Ujala, the fire has damaged railway signaling equipment, resulting in disruptions to the operation of Western Railway's Mumbai suburban services and long-distance trains.
The incident has led to changes in train schedules. As per the report, Western Railway trains are currently running with a delay of 15 to 20 minutes. The damage to the signaling system has directly impacted train operations, causing inconvenience to commuters.
The fire near the railway track in this area of Palghar has caused disruption to the railway's operational management. Due to the damage caused to signaling devices, changes had to be made to the speed and timing of trains to ensure safe operations. In this situation, passengers of both suburban and long-distance trains are facing delays.
Further details regarding the incident and its impact on railway operations are continuously being monitored. The current delay observed in train operations is due to the damage caused to the signaling system.
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