Mumbai’s Western Railway to Deploy 17% More High-Capacity Pumps to Tackle Monsoon Track Flooding
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- •Western Railway (WR) has increased high-capacity dewatering pumps by 17% this year, from 103 to 120 units.
- •The pumps can discharge up to 1,500 cubic meters of water per hour and are placed at 42 key locations across the WR network.
- •A ₹500 crore monsoon preparedness plan includes pump deployment, track repairs, and drainage improvements.
- •WR officials conducted mock drills and set up a 24x7 control room to monitor water levels and pump operations.
- •Last year, waterlogging caused over 150 train delays and cancellations during heavy monsoon rains in Mumbai.
Mumbai’s Western Railway (WR) has ramped up its flood-prevention infrastructure ahead of the 2024 monsoon season, with a 17% increase in the deployment of high-capacity dewatering pumps. This initiative aims to mitigate waterlogging on tracks, which has historically disrupted train services during heavy rainfall. The move reflects the railway’s ongoing efforts to enhance operational resilience in one of India’s most densely populated urban corridors.
The Western Railway has procured and installed 17 new high-capacity pumps this year, bringing the total to 120 units across 42 locations on the WR network. These pumps, capable of handling up to 1,500 cubic meters of water per hour, are strategically placed in flood-prone areas such as Andheri, Bandra, Dadar, and Mahim. The decision follows repeated complaints from commuters and local authorities about waterlogging during the previous monsoon, which led to significant delays and cancellations.
