Diwali firecracker blaze damages signalling cables between Virar and Nallasopara; 35 trains cancelled, 150 delayed

A fire broke out on November 8, causing significant damage to the signaling cables between Virar and Nallasopara, which disrupted services on the Western Railway. The fire, believed to be caused by firecrackers, ignited around 11:20 pm and was extinguished within 30 minutes. The incident left fourteen 12-core signaling cables and six six-quad cables c