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IN PHOTOS | Remembering 2006 Mumbai Train Bombings: Resilience of the railways

Updated On: 11 July, 2024 01:54 PM IST | Raaina Jain

On 11th July 2006, seven blasts took place within a span of 11 minutes in seven different local trains on the Western Railway line in Mumbai, bringing the urban transportation system of the city to a grinding halt. The 2006 Mumbai Train bombings tested the resilience of the city’s commuter train network.

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The attack brought Mumbai local trains to a halt (Pic: Mid-Day Archives)

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The attack brought Mumbai local trains to a halt (Pic: Mid-Day Archives)
Prashant Kumar Majumdar (L) and M.K. Jagesh (R), who were a part of the train operations team at the time, reveal what unfolded in the railway office that day. (Pic: Raj Patil) Also Read: 2006 Mumbai Train Bombings: What went behind restoring rail operations? Officials reveal the untold story

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Prashant Kumar Majumdar (L) and M.K. Jagesh (R), who were a part of the train operations team at the time, reveal what unfolded in the railway office that day. (Pic: Raj Patil)

Also Read: 2006 Mumbai Train Bombings: What went behind restoring rail operations? Officials reveal the untold story

Representational Image  The news reached the control room at 6.25 pm and electricity supply to the wires was cut immediately.

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The news reached the control room at 6.25 pm and electricity supply to the wires was cut immediately.

Guards and motormen were informed through the Track Management System (TMS) and railways officials sprang into action. (Pic: Raj Patil)

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Guards and motormen were informed through the Track Management System (TMS) and railways officials sprang into action. (Pic: Raj Patil)

Representational Image After rescue operations were completed and forensic clearance was received, the rail network was partially restored within eight hours by 9-9:15 am.

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After rescue operations were completed and forensic clearance was received, the rail network was partially restored within eight hours by 9-9:15 am.

Every year on the anniversary of the bomb blast, the senior officials of the affected stations pay homage to the 7/11 blast victims by placing a wreath at the memorial. (Pic: X/Western Railway)

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Every year on the anniversary of the bomb blast, the senior officials of the affected stations pay homage to the 7/11 blast victims by placing a wreath at the memorial. (Pic: X/Western Railway)

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