On 11th July 2006, seven blasts took place within a span of 11 minutes in seven different local trains on the Western Railway line in Mumbai, bringing the urban transportation system of the city to a grinding halt. The 2006 Mumbai Train bombings tested the resilience of the city’s commuter train network.
Updated On: 2024-07-11 01:54 PM IST
Compiled by : Raaina Jain
Prashant Kumar Majumdar (L) and M.K. Jagesh (R), who were a part of the train operations team at the time, reveal what unfolded in the railway office that day. (Pic: Raj Patil)
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The news reached the control room at 6.25 pm and electricity supply to the wires was cut immediately.
Guards and motormen were informed through the Track Management System (TMS) and railways officials sprang into action. (Pic: Raj Patil)
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After rescue operations were completed and forensic clearance was received, the rail network was partially restored within eight hours by 9-9:15 am.
Every year on the anniversary of the bomb blast, the senior officials of the affected stations pay homage to the 7/11 blast victims by placing a wreath at the memorial. (Pic: X/Western Railway)
