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The tragedy took place yesterday around 10.40 am when the overbridge, linking Elphinstone Road and Parel suburban stations, became overcrowded with people taking shelter from a heavy downpour. (Image: Express Archive)
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During rush hours, it is impossible to get a seat in Mumbai local which means that people are often left to travel in this horrifyingly scary way. (Image Source: Express Archive)
A foot overbridge had also collapsed on a local train near Dombivali station on 3rd September 2011. (Image Source: Express Archive) -
Passengers of Central Railway were standard for hours as the Pentagram of the local train broke down between CST and Majid road in 2012. (Image Source: Express Archive)
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The train service was delayed for more than an hour at CST on 7th November 2012. (Image Source: Express Archive)
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Heavy rush during usual day on a suburban railway line in Mumbai. (Image Source: Express Archive)
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It is believed that over 2 billion passengers take trips in Mumbai local trains while the infrastructure is adequate for a minuscule number. (Image Source: Express Archive)
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Pranav Kumar, the additional chief security commissioner Railway Protection Force (RPF), Central Railway stated in a concept note to the Railway Board which says the exterior compartment for women should bear the significant colour. (IE)
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A huge population dependent on just one major transport system that has not seen an upgrade in years is a recipe for disaster and that is exactly what happened today at Elphinstone station. (Image Source: Express Archive)
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Getting in or out of a local train in Mumbai needs expertise of the highest order and that too must be backed by muscle power – survival of the fittest. The worst to suffer are children, the aged and the women. (Image Source: Express Archive)
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The peak hours witness heavy rush. To get a seat is impossible and if you are able to enter the train, consider yourself lucky. (Image Source: Express Archive)
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