Mumbai: A Mumbai Monorail train derailed during a trial run at Wadala on Tuesday, damaging a nearby structure and causing disruption in the area. According to officials, the incident occurred when the train lost alignment during testing operations, leading to a collision with an adjoining structure.
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A technical glitch stopped the new rake mid-route — the second such incident after September’s breakdown that led to suspension of services for upgrades.
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Authorities from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and local police immediately rushed to the spot to assess the situation and begin an investigation. The derailment has raised safety concerns over the monorail system, which has faced technical and operational challenges since its inception.
Preliminary reports indicate that only two personnel—a train captain and a staff member from the technical company conducting the trials—were on board at the time of the incident. No injuries were reported.
