Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 31 (ANI): Train services Mankhurd and Vashi railway station at the Harbour line of Mumbai were disrupted on Saturday morning due to a broken Overhead Electric (OHE) line, the railways said in a statement. The fault occured at Mankhurd station. Also Read | Mumbai: New Suburban Corridor Among 12 Rail Projects Underway in City, Says Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Railways said that passengers are allowed to travel via the Transharbour Line using the same tickets and passes till the services resume. "During this period, passengers are allowed to travel via the Transharbour Line using the same tickets and passes. This arrangement will be in place until the issue with the OHE is resolved," the Central Railways said.
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"Down Services are not running between Vadala-Vashi. The process for rectification of OHE is going on. Due to defects at down line services of UP line are also impacted," CPRO Central Railways said in a statement.
Overhead Electric (OHE) Lines are used to transmit electrical energy across large distances. It is conducive to the smooth running of the train traffic. Earlier on August 8, local rain services were disrupted between Asangaon and Adgaon on the Kalyan Kasara section due to .