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On Wednesday evening during rush hour, the travel plans of many were disrupted as downed overhead power lines caused significant delays and suspensions of Amtrak and NJ Transit train services. As a result, all Amtrak travel between Newark and New York Penn Station was temporarily paused, while NJ Transit cross-honored tickets and passes to ease the inconvenience. The incident highlights the importance of infrastructure maintenance and efficient communication in ensuring smooth and reliable travel experiences.

On May 13th, heavy rains and sandstorms caused a stampede at Thane Railway Station in Mumbai. A video of the incident was shared on social media, showing passengers struggling to board a train outside the ladies’ compartment, with some women falling on the platform. The stampede was triggered by delays in local train services due to damage to overhead equipment between Thane and Mulund stations, resulting in services being suspended for over two hours during peak evening rush hours. The incident highlights the challenges faced by commuters during extreme weather conditions.

Train services on Wednesday evening were disrupted due to a cattle run-over incident near Kasara station and a technical glitch, causing delays in suburban and long-distance trains, as reported by news agency PTI. A Kasara-bound local train experienced extended delays between Khardi and Kasara after a cattle was hit by the train around 5:30 pm, leading to a braking system issue. The train was subsequently assisted by another engine and taken to Kasara station. Additionally, a technical glitch affected a train near Ghatkopar station in Mumbai around 6 pm, resulting in its diversion to Thane station for repairs.