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IN PHOTOS | 2006 Mumbai Train Bombings: Resilience of the railways

Updated On: 11 July, 2024 01:54 PM IST | Raaina Jain

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.

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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.

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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.
<p>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)</p> <p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/2006-mumbai-train-bombings-what-went-behind-restoring-rail-operations-officials-reveal-the-untold-story--23362730" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2006 Mumbai Train Bombings: What went behind restoring rail operations? Officials reveal the untold story</a></strong></p>

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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)

Also Read: 2006 Mumbai Train Bombings: What went behind restoring rail operations? Officials reveal the untold story

<p><em><strong>Representational Image&nbsp;</strong></em></p> <p>The news reached the control room at 6.25 pm and electricity supply to the wires was cut immediately.</p>

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The news reached the control room at 6.25 pm and electricity supply to the wires was cut immediately.

<p>Guards and motormen were informed through the Track Management System (TMS) and railways officials sprang into action. (Pic: Raj Patil)</p>

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Guards and motormen were informed through the Track Management System (TMS) and railways officials sprang into action. (Pic: Raj Patil)

<p><em><strong>Representational Image</strong></em></p> <p>After rescue operations were completed and forensic clearance was received, the rail network was partially restored within eight hours by 9-9:15 am.</p>

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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.

<p>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)</p>

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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)

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