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On Monday, June 9, 2025, a tragic incident occurred on Mumbai's Central Railway line, resulting in at least five fatalities and several injuries. The accident took place during the morning rush hour, around 9:30 AM, between Diva and Mumbra stations. According to reports, passengers were traveling on the footboards of overcrowded local trains when they lost their balance and fell onto the tracks. The collision of commuters' bags between two passing trains is believed to have caused the falls .
The victims, aged between 30 and 35, were rushed to nearby hospitals. Four individuals were declared dead, and several others were injured. The injured were admitted to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa, with some requiring immediate brain-related surgery
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered an inquiry into the incident, emphasizing the need to address overcrowding issues on local trains to prevent such tragedies in the future.
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of overcrowding in Mumbai's suburban rail network, which continues to pose significant safety risks to commuters.
Fatalities & Injuries on Central Railway tracks
1. Long-term totals (2009–mid‑2024)
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From 2009 to June 2024, Central Railway alone recorded 29,321 deaths on suburban tracks
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Causes include trespassing, falling from trains, collisions with poles, and platform–train gap incidents.
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For comparison, Western Railway had 16,475 deaths in a similar period
2. Falling from moving trains (Central, 2005–2015)
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In a 10‑year span (2005–2015), across Mumbai’s suburban services including Central & Western:
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6,989 passengers died after falling from trains.
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25,722 fell (both fatal and non-fatal).
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A 2013 RTI reveals that between 2002–2012, 23,473 people died on suburban routes; Central Railway accounted for ~14,554 of those
3. Recent trend: improving safety (Central Railway)
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2023–24 period (Jan–Oct):
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Deaths: dropped from ~2,755 (2023) to 2,388 (2024), a 14% reduction
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Injuries: fell 10% (1,352 → 1,211).
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Combined incidents (death + injury) reduced by 13% (4,107 → 3,599)
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🔍 Summary of Numbers
| Time Period / Cause | Deaths – Central Railway (approx.) |
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| 2009–June 2024 (all incident types) | 29,321 |
| 2005–2015 (falls – Central & Western) | 6,989 (Central share unknown) |
| 2002–2012 (total deaths – all suburban) | 23,473 (Central ~14,554) |
| Jan–Oct 2023 vs 2024 period (annual reduction) | ~2,755 → 2,388 |
| Annual deaths 2009 → 2023 | 1,782 → 1,221 |
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On average, 2,000–3,000 deaths per year occurred historically on Central Railway suburban tracks.
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In recent times, thanks to Mission Zero Death, the count has slightly declined—to around 2,400 deaths in the first three quarters of 2024 alone
⚠️ Main Causes of Accidents
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Trespassing & track crossing – A major contributor to deaths.
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Falling from overcrowded/running trains – Still very common.
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Gap incidents & poles – Cause additional fatalities.
✅ Safety Initiatives & Their Impact
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Mission Zero Death campaign reduced track fatalities by ~14% in 2024
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Measures taken:
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RPF deployment at black spots
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Boundary walls & fencing along tracks
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Removal of risky ramp areas on platforms
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Whistle boards & public awareness drives
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New foot overbridges, subways, escalators in the works
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🧾 Final Take
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Overall losses (2009–2024): Over 29,000 deaths on Central Railway suburban lines.
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Annual toll (pre-2024): ~2,000–3,000; reduced to ~2,400 in Jan–Oct 2024.
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Significant improvements are underway, but fatalities—especially from overcrowding and trespassing—remain high.
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