Railway Accident in Thane: CITU Raises Concern

THE Centre of Indian Trade Unions, in a statement issued on June 10, has expressed grave concern over the railway accident that occurred in Thane district of Maharashtra on June 9, 2025. The accident took place between the Mumbra and Diwa railway stations, when commuters were travelling on the two local trains moving in opposite directions brushed against each other in which four passengers died and nine were injured.

CITU conveys its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families who lost their dear ones in the accident and wishes speedy recovery of those injured. CITU demands legitimate compensation for all the victims, both dead and injured.

It is a deep concern that this avoidable accident is the direct result of criminal neglect by the railway ministry on the problems and needs of crores of common citizens who daily commute by Mumbai local trains. Instead of fixing the essential services, the ministry wastes funds on unnecessary projects like the Bullet Trains etc.

CITU demands a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident to determine the exact cause of the accident. The broader aspects of infrastructure maintenance, comprehensive preventive safety measures, and the manpower management involved in these critical tasks must be examined to establish accountability – both of the management and in terms of related policy decisions. CITU asserts that passenger safety cannot be compromised under any circumstances.

CITU calls upon all sections of the working class and its affiliated unions to protest and demonstrate against the negligence of the Railway Ministry.

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