Mumbai: The pre-monsoon showers on Sunday morning led to two brief overhead equipment (OHE) wire trippings on Western Railway’s suburban network, affecting sections near Khar and Goregaon. Officials said the incidents were short-lived and did not cause any major disruption to train services.Western Railway chief spokesperson Vineet Abhishek explained that such “short trippings” during the season’s initial rains are a routine occurrence. Over the dry months, dust and fine particles accumulate on the OHE. When the first showers arrive, this layer gets washed, creating temporary conduction that can trigger a momentary power trip as a safety response.Abhishek said each incident typically lasted around four minutes, after which power was restored and train movement resumed. He said the impact on both suburban and long-distance operations remained minimal, with services returning to normal quickly.The effect was further contained as the incidents occurred on a Sunday, when a reduced timetable is in place and passenger volumes are comparatively lower.Western Railway said it continues to monitor OHE conditions closely during the onset of monsoon showers to ensure swift restoration and safe operations.
