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Mumbai’s CSMT Rings In 2026 With Synchronized Train-Horn Salute

An official Central Railway video confirmed the recurring New Year ritual at the busy terminus.

Overview

  • Multiple suburban EMU trains at CSMT sounded horns in unison at 00:00 on January 1 to welcome 2026.
  • Central Railway posted the moment on its X account, extending New Year wishes and a safe journey to travelers.
  • User-shot videos, including an Instagram clip by @the_railview, showed a packed concourse cheering and recording the scene.
  • The clips drew millions of views and hundreds of thousands of likes, with online comments praising the gesture and Mumbai’s rail lifeline.
  • Coverage describes the coordinated salute as an annual practice that briefly turns the station into a shared celebration with staff and commuters participating.