Kolhapur-bound Mahalaxmi Express is reportedly stuck between Badlapur and Wangani stations with around 2,000 passengers onboard, due to waterlogged track following heavy rains.
The Central Railways has advised passengers not to step out of the train, stating that the train is a safe place.
Disaster management teams are distributing biscuits and water.
Our request to passengers of Mahalaxmi Express, please don’t get down from train. Train is the safe place. Staff, RPF and City Police is in train to look after your well being. Please wait for advice from NDRF and other disaster management authorities
— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) July 27, 2019
A NDRF team with inflatable boats, life jackets and medical supplies has rushed to the spot using 8 boats and a helicopter with auto-inflatable craft.
17416 Kolhapur-Tirupati Express and 17415 Tirupati-Kolhapur Express have been cancelled.
