A serious incident was narrowly avoided at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai on Tuesday when two suburban local trains were mistakenly routed onto the same track. The error occurred as a train arriving from Badlapur was directed to Platform 5, which was already occupied by another train. Fortunately, safety systems were effective, preventing a collision by maintaining a safe distance of over 120 meters. Train services on platforms 5 to 8 were temporarily halted around 3:18 PM to manage the situation, leading to delays across the Central Railway's suburban network. Following the incident, the station master has been suspended pending an inquiry to determine the cause of the routing error. Railway officials emphasized the importance of strict adherence to signaling protocols, noting that such errors are uncommon but taken very seriously due to their potential safety implications.