Overcrowding in Mumbai’s public transport raises safety concerns following a Thane station tragedy, with videos showing chaos at Ghatkopar station. Responses online vary from urging official action to blaming individual irresponsibility.
Mumbai: The ‘maximum city’ appears to be reaching its limit on the number of people it can support, as overcrowding in public transportation has sparked worries following the tragic incident at Thane station, where 13 people fell, and some lost their lives. Several videos from morning hours on Monday, July 7, portrayed a stampede-like scenario taking place at Ghatkopar railway station and the metro station.
The video shows a massive crowd filling the area to its limit, using escalators and searching for a way into the subway; A small escalation could have quickly led to a fatal incident. Online users have varied responses, with some calling for action from authorities while others criticize individuals for their irresponsibility.
Crazy commuter woes thanks to 1 service withdrawn tech issues with mumbai metro line 1 Stampede like situation in ghatkopar station@Dev_Fadnavis @CMOMaharashtra act fast before lives are lost Line 1 needs 6 bogie rakes & 3 times current rakes@MandarSawant184@BHiren@impuni… pic.twitter.com/bn0ujkJhBT
— ANDHERI LOKHANDWALA OSHIWARA CITIZEN'S ASSOCIATION (@AndheriLOCA) July 7, 2025
Mumbai Metro One condition, Ghatkopar Stn No ventilation. Suffocation. Worse Managed Station @Ghatkopar4Right @chheda_pravin @drmbct @Central_Railway pic.twitter.com/B5GDhs48JK
— veeram (@veeram_0110) July 7, 2025
Another video from Ghatkopar has been shared, showing men forcibly pushing and jumping from a moving train as they exit at Ghatkopar station. The video was shared on Reddit, where the user noted it was a routine local commute problem and that the train was a fast train to Ghatkopar, recorded three days ago.
The viral video from Mumbai’s Ghatkopar station captures severe overcrowding on local trains, raising questions about this messy situation becoming the “new normal” for commuters. The footage depicts passengers packed densely, creating a near-stampede environment.
This highlights everyday challenges faced by millions using the suburban rail network. Reactions online varied from disbelief to acceptance, indicating how entrenched the issue has become. Commuters report overcrowding at multiple stations, particularly during peak hours. The video has intensified discussions about public infrastructure and commuter safety, urging improvements and a revaluation of what should be acceptable in commuting conditions.
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Videos emerging from Ghatkopar station have sparked chills and concerns about commuter safety and what the government is doing to tackle overcrowding in public transport, especially in Mumbai local trains. The overcrowding and cramped conditions in local trains have become a worrying norm, and given the population increase from migration and births, real measures must be taken to address these problems.
The Ghatkopar metro line connects important corporate areas in the city, providing easy access from the railway station and simplifying commutes for Mumbaikars. However, are they truly a practical and smarter option?
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