Mumbai Rail Roko Protest Update: Students call off agitation; Congress says it supports protest, Shiv Sena leader to meet Railway Minister

The Mumbaikars travelling on the Central Railway line had to suffer on Tuesday after thousands of students blocked the Mumbai local railway's central line. The students started 'rail-roko' protest against the Railway recruitment system and block the railway line between Matunga and Dadar railway stations. The student's protest was started during the morning peak hours at the 7 am in the morning.

The protest has disrupted the suburban as well as express trains in the Central Railway. Even entire railway route (4) has been affected between CST and Matunga. "There has been no recruitment since last four years. We are struggling from pillars to post. Over 10 students have committed suicide. We cannot let such things happen," a student, who was part of the protest, said.

“Due to some agitation between Matunga and Dadar, rail traffic has been affected between Matunga and CSMT,” said Sunil Udasi, chief public relations officer, Central Railway.

Here is Mumbai rail-roko protest important update:

10:51 (IST)

Piyush Goyal assured help to protesters, Kirit Somaiya had tweeted.

Mumbai Railway Apprentice Agitation, I just talked to Minister @PiyushGoyal.He assured discussion with andolan karta. justice b given to all including Apprentice.Separate 20% quota & special exam for Apprentice. I appeal the AndolanKarta to withdraw RailRoko & come for discussion

10:49 (IST)

Railway traffic resumes as the students protest ends