Mumbai: 16 die on a single day in mishaps on suburban rail network

The Thane railway station reported three deaths followed by Dombivili and Kalyan (two each), the release said. The Kurla railway station, which handles trains of both Harbour and Main Line sections, also reported three deaths.

Railway stations at Vashi, Panvel, Mumbai Central, Bandra, Borivili and Vasai reported one death each, the release said.

A woman was among the 16 deceased, it said.

The suburban railway network, which ferries 80 lakh commuters everyday, reports 8 to 9 passenger deaths daily in various mishaps.

Mishaps on rail tracks take place primarily due to trespassing, boarding or alighting from running trains and falling off overcrowded trains, among others.