by Vadodara, March 24, 2025 – A crane collapse during bullet train construction near Vadodara late on March 23 left passengers stranded and threw rail travel into disarray. The massive machine, working on India’s first high-speed rail project, toppled at 11 PM, hitting tracks between Geratpur and Vatva. This freak accident has sparked a ripple effect, snarling up services and leaving travelers stuck in 2025’s latest rail mess.
Three Trains Rerouted
The fallout hit hard – three trains running from Vadodara to Ahmedabad had to switch paths overnight. Railway crews scrambled to redirect them via alternate routes, dodging the wrecked site. Posts on X say the Heritage Special (09410) got cut off at Kanjari Boriyavi, leaving commuters fuming as their plans went off the rails in this sudden twist.
Mumbai Trains Take a Hit
It’s not just local – 29 trains from Mumbai bound for Gujarat felt the sting too. The crane collapse damaged overhead wires, forcing a single-line shuffle on the up line while the down line stays blocked. Big names like the Vande Bharat Express (20901) stopped at Vadodara, with passengers left waiting as crews race to clear the debris in Ahmedabad division.
Bullet Train Work Stumbles
This isn’t just a travel snag – it’s a hiccup for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train, set to zip at 320 kmph by 2027. The National High Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) confirmed no injuries, but the fallen segmental launching gantry has folks asking: is this mega-project rushing too fast? The crane was pulling back after lifting a concrete girder when it slipped, raising safety flags.
Rescue and Recovery
Teams from Western Railway and NHSRCL jumped in with an Accident Relief Train, working through the night to fix the mess by March 24 morning. Passengers are mad, but officials say they’re pushing to get things back on track fast. With help desks popping up at Mumbai Central and Surat, this 2025 disruption is a test for India’s rail dreams – and patience!
