Watch | Mumbai Viral Video: Local Trains Honk In Unison To Ring In The New Year At CSMT Station

A heartwarming video of Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) station has gone viral, capturing a unique New Year tradition. As the iconic clock struck midnight on December 31, all local trains parked at the station platforms began honking in unison, creating a festive atmosphere and welcoming the arrival of 2025.

The tradition of trains honking at midnight to celebrate the New Year has become an eagerly awaited event at CSMT. Commuters, railway staff, and bystanders gathered around the station, eagerly awaiting the moment when the clock would strike twelve. The sound of horns reverberated through the station as stationary trains joined in the celebrations, with passengers clapping and cheering.

The video of this magnificent celebration was shared by @rajtoday on Instagram and X, formerly known as Twitter, quickly gained traction. The post was captioned, "Honking in the new! The tradition of all trains honking together at 12 midnight to welcome and salute the New Year at Mumbai CSMT station & rail car-sheds continues. Happy New Year 2024.."

As of the time of writing, the video on X had reached 91.9k views, with users expressing their excitement and appreciation in the comments. Some remarked, "This is something new," while others shared their admiration for the spectacle. One Instagram user commented, "The Best Hotspot Always," and another wrote, "City which never sleeps." One user, who lives near the railway yard, shared his excitement: "This gives shivers and excitement... as I reside next to the railway yard and it's something amazing to encounter this at dot 12... they go for 15 minutes and it's really awesome," said @niiki_blessed_life.

This heartwarming display at CSMT station adds to Mumbai's reputation as a city that celebrates with energy and unity, bringing people together to mark the arrival of the New Year.