Services of the Mumbai local trains as well as long-distance ones operated by the Western Railway were disrupted on Friday evening following a technical snag in the overhead electric (OHE) wire system near Palghar station, over 100 kms from Mumbai, officials said, reported the PTI.

The snag occurred around 6.55 pm, affecting the movement of trains to and from the station.

"OHE wire issue at Palghar since 18:55. up (towards Mumbai) and down (travelling out of Mumbai) trains held up. Tower wagon are being moved to site," the Western Railway said in a statement.