Mumbai Monorail: Monorail Service Temporarily Halted from Today

In Brief

• Monorail service temporarily halted from today

• Due to frequent technical glitches, the decision has been made to halt this service for some time

• However, there is no information on when the new monorail will start.

Due to frequent technical glitches in the Mumbai Monorail service, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has finally decided to halt this service for some time.

There have been several technical difficulties with the monorail. During the rain on August 19, hundreds of passengers were stranded near Mysore Colony. On the same day, another incident occurred where 200 passengers were stuck in a train near Acharya Atre Nagar station. The monorail running from Wadala to Saat Rasta was currently the only option for passengers.

However, recently on September 15, a train was stuck between Antop Hill and GTBN stations, during which 17 passengers were rescued. As a result, a decision has been made to halt services for safety reasons and undertake extensive maintenance and improvements.

During this period, new technology will be installed on the monorail route, including the CBTC signaling system. Additionally, testing of electronic interlocking, train detection systems, and other advanced mechanisms is underway. According to MMRDA, these efforts will enhance passenger safety and make the service more reliable in the future. The new monorail is entirely Indian-made and is reported to feature 360-degree CCTV cameras, a black box system, charging points, and Wi-Fi facilities. However, there is no information available on when the new monorail will commence operations.