Mumbai Mega Block : Mumbai Commuters Brace for Major Disruptions
Mumbai’s suburban railway network will experience significant service interruptions on Sunday, January 18, as mega blocks are scheduled across the Central, Western, and Harbour lines for essential maintenance and infrastructure upgrades.
According to a report , Central Railway authorities have announced blocks on multiple sections. On the Harbour line, trains will not operate between Kurla and Vashi from 11:10 am to 4:10 pm. During this period, special services will run between CSMT and Kurla, as well as between Panvel and Vashi. Commuters travelling on the Harbour line are permitted to use Trans-Harbour services between Thane and Vashi/Nerul until 6 pm.
On the Central Railway’s Main line, a block will affect Up and Down fast corridors between Matunga and Mulund, leading to diversions of some services onto slow lines. This is expected to cause delays of up to 15-20 minutes for trains heading towards Thane and Kalyan. Certain suburban locals originating from CSMT and Dadar will be diverted or short-terminated.
Western Railway has also planned a jumbo block on its Up and Down fast lines, primarily between Borivali and Goregaon or Santacruz and Goregaon stretches, typically from 10 am to 3 pm. Fast corridor trains will be rerouted to slow lines during the block, resulting in bunching and potential cancellations of select services. Some Borivali and Andheri-bound trains may terminate at Goregaon.
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Railway officials have urged passengers to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra travel time, especially for those relying on peak-hour services. No blocks are reported on the Trans-Harbour or Port lines beyond the specified restrictions, and night maintenance work may have been completed overnight at yards like Vasai Road.
These routine mega blocks are crucial for track repairs, signalling upgrades, and overhead equipment checks to ensure passenger safety and network reliability. Commuters are advised to check the latest updates via official railway apps or helplines before heading out.