Power outage at Tata Power causes commuter chaos, disrupts Central Railway services in Mumbai

A technical failure in Tata Power’s supply to the railways caused disruptions to train services on the Central Railway (CR) in Mumbai on Saturday morning. The failure affected trains on the Kalyan-Kasara-Igatpuri and Kalyan-Karjat-Lonavala sections, covering a total distance of over 150 kilometers. Railway officials said that the electric supply conductor near Thakurli encountered a fault that tripped the system, causing trains to come to a halt. However, Tata Power officials denied any fault or problem from their side. According to CR officials, the supply was restored after 45 minutes, and trains were delayed by 20-30 minutes. Despite the disruption, trains were less crowded due to it being a Saturday. Passengers reported delays of up to 25 minutes, with some updating about the issue on social media. The incident highlights the importance of reliable power supply to maintain smooth train services.