Mumbai Local Megablock : Block On All Three Lines

25th January 2026 at 11:57 AM

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Western Railway Schedules 4-Hour Night Maintenance Block Between Mumbai Central and Mahim

Mumbai commuters face significant inconvenience on January 25 as Indian Railways implements mega blocks across the Central, Western, and Harbour lines for essential track maintenance, signalling upgrades, and overhead equipment work. These blocks, scheduled for Sunday, coincide with a long weekend, potentially leading to increased passenger crowds and travel challenges for those planning outings or trips.

Central Railway will impose a block on the fast lines between Matunga and Mulund from 11:05 AM to 3:45 PM. During this period, fast trains will be diverted to slow lines, resulting in cancellations of several services and delays for others. Commuters relying on fast corridors, particularly those heading to or from suburban areas, will experience the most impact.

Harbour Line services face a major interruption between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Chunabhatti/Vandre from 11:40 AM to 4:40 PM on both up and down tracks. Multiple local trains on routes including CSMT to Vashi, Belapur, Panvel, as well as CSMT to Vandre and Goregaon, will be cancelled. To ease the situation for passengers, special local services will run every 20 minutes between Panvel and Kurla (platform number 8).

Western Railway has announced blocks affecting key sections. Between Andheri and Goregaon from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and on the Harbour corridor between Mahim and Andheri from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, both up and down lines will be closed. This will lead to suspensions of several locals on routes such as Churchgate to Goregaon and CSMT to Vandre.

Railway authorities have emphasized that these blocks are necessary to ensure smooth track maintenance, signal system improvements, and technical upgrades across the suburban network. Officials have urged commuters to check updated timetables before starting their journeys, plan alternative travel options, and allow extra time to account for delays and overcrowding.

Passengers are advised to monitor announcements from Central Railway and Western Railway for real-time updates and special arrangements. With the long weekend drawing large crowds, early planning will be crucial to avoid unnecessary hassles.