Death on railway tracks is not a new thing in Mumbai. However, most of the time it happens because of the carelessness of the commuters. However, the death of two commuters on 20 July 2012 cannot be ascribed to the above reasons. On that fateful day, the western railway (WR) motorman went on flash strike at 4 pm. without any prior notice. This led to a chaotic condition when offices were closed for the day and Mumbaikers came to the railway station to board train to travel back home.
When the motormen called off their strike at around 8 pm, the crowd gathered at the stations. The commotion was so much that many elderly, week people were injured. The inconvenience caused to the lakhs of commuters including pregnant women, senior citizen and students was unbearable.In this commotion, a 26 year old fashion designer Reema Kulkarni lost her life, when she slipped into the gap between the platforms at Borivali station. Six commuters suffered injuries at different stations while they were trying to board overcrowded trains.
Everyday, the Western Railways carry around 34 lakh passengers from the Mumbai suburbs to the Main land. On that fateful day, because of the untimely strike around 20 lakh passengers had to depend on the limited services of BEST and taxis.
Everyday, the Western Railways carry around 34 lakh passengers from the Mumbai suburbs to the Main land. On that fateful day, because of the untimely strike around 20 lakh passengers had to depend on the limited services of BEST and taxis.
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