A technical fault on the Mumbai Monorail disrupted services on Monday morning, briefly stranding 17 passengers between Antophill Bus Depot and GTB Nagar Monorail Station in Wadala.
The incident was first reported at 7.16 am by the Central Police Control. According to officials, the train developed a technical issue, leaving 15–20 passengers stranded inside. Swift action was taken by the monorail operations team in coordination with the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) to ensure passenger safety.
Nitesh, Chief Controller of Monorail Operations, confirmed that by 8.52 am, all 17 passengers were safely evacuated and shifted to another monorail. “The rescue operation was carried out in collaboration with MFB personnel and monorail staff. No injuries were reported,” he said.
Following the evacuation, technical teams worked on restoring services. By 8:50 am, the fault was rectified and monorail operations resumed. Officials assured that passenger safety was not compromised during the incident and emergency protocols were followed.
The Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) issued a statement: “Today, a technical snag occurred in one of the mono trains. As per safety protocols, all 17 passengers onboard were swiftly and safely transferred to another train and taken to the next station by 7.40 a.m. The affected train is being towed away. Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk to Wadala services are operational on a single line with delay. Wadala to Chembur services are operational. Wadala to Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk: Normal services will be resumed shortly. Passenger safety remains our top priority. Thank you for your cooperation.”
🔔 Monorail Service Update
Today, a technical snag occurred in one of the mono trains. As per safety protocols, all 17 passengers onboard were swiftly and safely transferred to another train and taken to the next station by 7.40 AM.
The affected train is being towed away.
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— Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (@MMMOCL_Official) September 15, 2025
While there were no reports of injuries, the disruption briefly affected peak-hour commuters who rely on the monorail for daily travel. Authorities are investigating the cause of the technical snag to prevent similar disruptions in the future.
The Mumbai Monorail, which connects Chembur and Jacob Circle, has faced operational challenges in the past. However, officials emphasized that rescue drills and safety measures are regularly practiced to handle such situations efficiently.
In August, Mumbai Monorail commuters endured a gruelling two-hour ordeal after an overloaded train got stranded midway without air-conditioning, lights or ventilation. Passengers suffocated inside as the monorail tilted dangerously to one side. The MMRDA and monorail administration were left clueless about rescue operations, complained the passengers.
Helplines and officials failed to provide immediate help, forcing passengers to dial the BMC’s 1916 emergency number. The fire brigade eventually arrived with three snorkel vehicles and began rescue efforts.
According to officials, a green monorail exceeded its maximum load of 104 tonnes, weighing around 109 tonnes. This caused the power connection between the rail and the current collector to snap. Another train sent to tow it also failed, forcing the fire brigade to step in.
The stuck monorail was towed to Wadala station, and after the power supply was restored, around 582 passengers were rescued.
