Centre of Indian Trade Unions expresses grave concern over the railway accident that occurred in Thane district of Maharashtra on 9th June 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 probe into this accident to establish the reason for the accident. The overall aspect of infrastructure maintenance, comprehensive preventive safety management and also the manpower-management involved in those critical tasks must be examined for fixing the accountability of both management and related policy measures. CITU asserts that the safety of passengers cannot be compromised under any circumstances

CITU calls upon all sections of the working class and its affiliate unions to protest/demonstrate against this negligence of the railway ministry.

Issued by
Tapan Sen
General Secretary