Mumbai Local Train Services Mega Block: Long Delays Expected On Key Routes; Check Full Schedule

The Central Railway has announced a Mega Block on Saturday, March 16, to carry out essential engineering and maintenance work on its suburban network, according to a Free Press Journal. This block will impact several sections, leading to temporary changes in local train schedules.

Mumbai Local Train Services Mega Block

I. Thane-Kalyan Fast Line (Up & Down)

• The block will be in effect from 10:40 AM to 3:40 PM.
• Down Fast/Semi-Fast locals departing CSMT Mumbai between 9:34 AM and 3:03 PM will be diverted to the Down Slow line between Thane and Kalyan, making additional stops at Kalva, Mumbra, and Diva before resuming their original route. These trains will reach their destinations 10 minutes later than usual.
• Up Fast/Semi-Fast locals departing Kalyan from 10:28 AM to 3:40 PM will be diverted to the Up Slow line between Kalyan and Thane, with additional stops at Diva, Mumbra, and Kalva before switching back to the Up Fast line at Mulund. These trains will also arrive 10 minutes later than scheduled.

II. Mail/Express Train Diversions

• Down Mail/Express trains departing from CSMT/Dadar will be diverted to the 5th line between Thane and Kalyan.
• Up Mail/Express trains arriving at CSMT/Dadar will be rerouted via the 6th line between Kalyan and Thane/Vikhrol.

III. Harbour Line Services

• Down Harbour Line services to Panvel/Belapur, departing from CSMT Mumbai between 9:45 AM and 3:12 PM, will be suspended.
• Up Harbour Line services from Panvel to CSMT Mumbai, between 10:33 AM and 3:49 PM, will also be suspended.

IV. Trans-Harbour Line Services

• Up Trans-Harbour services to Thane, from 11:02 AM to 3:53 PM, will not operate.
• Down Trans-Harbour services to Panvel, from 10:01 AM to 3:20 PM, will also be suspended.

Commuter Advisory

Passengers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and check for updates before travelling. The Central Railway has urged commuters to cooperate, as these maintenance works are crucial to improving service efficiency and infrastructure reliability.