Borivali Railway Station

Monday`s tragic incident at Mumbra railway station has reignited a heated debate over accountability and the recurring lapses in Mumbai’s suburban train system. Pic/ Nimesh Dave

Borivali Railway Station

The question now dominating public discourse is whether railway authorities should be held responsible for failing to ensure commuter safety, or whether the onus lies with passengers who knowingly risk their lives by squeezing into dangerously overcrowded trains. Pic/ Nimesh Dave

Borivali Railway Station

On one hand, critics argue that the railway system has long been plagued by poor infrastructure, lack of adequate services during peak hours, and minimal crowd management, forcing people to travel in unsafe conditions

Kurla Railway Station

Despite repeated tragedies, there has been little improvement in safety protocols, train frequency, or coach capacity. Pic/ Sameer Abedi

Kurla Railway Station

On Tuesday, many continue to board already full trains, hang off footboards, and push their way into compartments in a bid to reach their destination on time, often ignoring the life-threatening consequences. Pic/ Sameer Abedi

Kurla Railway Station

The Mumbra incident has become yet another grim reminder of the systemic neglect and behavioural risks that define Mumbai’s local train culture. As the city mourns the loss of lives, it also confronts a difficult question: how many more tragedies will it take before real, lasting change is made? Pic/ Sameer Abedi

Despite recent tragedies like the one at Mumbra, where overcrowding proved fatal, scenes at Ghatkopar railway station showed little change on Tuesday Pic/ Sameer Abedi

Ghatkopar Raillway Station

There’s a growing sense of frustration among regular passengers, many of whom feel that their daily ordeal is met with indifference by railway authorities. Pic/ Sameer Abedi

Ghatkopar Railway Station

The desperation etched on faces reflected the daily struggle of countless Mumbaikars who have little choice but to brave such unsafe conditions. Pic/ Sameer Abedi

Ghatkopar Railway Station

Despite growing concerns over commuter safety, the situation remains unchanged, pointing to the urgent need for systemic reforms and better infrastructure in the city’s overburdened central and western rail network. Pic/ Sameer Abedi