The spot where the accident occurred on Monday, where 13 people were injured of which four were killed, has a sharp curve, and commuters have long reported experiencing severe jerks while passing through it. mid-day had earlier highlighted such stretches. A visit to the accident site near pole number 40/4, on the Kalyan end of Mumbra station, revealed not one but two such curves — exactly where the mishap occurred. Passengers say these sharp bends often cause violent jolts in speeding trains.

“There are two major curves — one at the north approach of Mumbra station and another right at the station itself on the new rail lines,” said Nazim Ansari, vice president of the Mumbra Pravasi Sangh. “The tilting of trains due to these curves is most likely the reason for today’s accident. Mondays see heavy crowds. Earlier, before the new lines were built, we used to complain about how shallow the platform was. Now, we’re demanding that at least a few fast trains halt at Mumbra.”

The second curve at Mumbra station platform on the new rail line