India, July 25 -- After two days of severe disruption caused by heavy rainfall in Palghar district, commuters on Western Railway's 60-km Virar-Dahanu suburban corridor have accused the railway administration of failing to put in place an effective contingency plan, leaving thousands stranded amid cancellations, overcrowding and inadequate communication.

On Friday, the Virar-Dahanu Rail Passenger Association (VDRPA) submitted a formal representation to Western Railway, highlighting the hardship faced by daily commuters and demanding immediate measures to ensure uninterrupted suburban services during emergencies. The letter speaks about the difficulties faced by commuters on the Dahanu-Virar stretch due to the waterlogging episode that led...