Fast train serives on Central line disrupted

Friday, August 22, 2008, 12:09 [IST]

Mumbai, Aug 22 (UNI) Fast local train services on the Central Railway line was disrupted in the peak hour this morning following technical snag in a train near Bycullah station here.

According Railway officials, the service was affected after 'pentograph' of a fast local train brunt near Bycullah at around 0940 hours.

All the fast trains have been diverted to the slow track, while the restoration work is being carried out, officials added.

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