Mumbai Local Train Servies Update: Western Railway Announces Overnight Disruption On Vasai-Bhayander Line

Western Railway (WR) will carry out a major maintenance block on the UP and DOWN Slow lines between Vasai Road and Bhayander stations. This operation will take place during the night of August 4, from 00:30 am to 04:00 am. The purpose of this block is to conduct essential maintenance work on tracks, signalling, and overhead equipment.

According to a statement from Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, during this period, all Slow line trains will be diverted to the Fast lines between Virar/Vasai Road and Borivali/Goregaon stations. Consequently, several UP and DOWN suburban trains will be cancelled.

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Passengers are advised to consult the Station Masters for detailed information regarding specific train cancellations. The announcement specifies that no daytime block will occur on the Western Railway suburban section on Sunday, August 4, 2024.

Western Railway has requested that passengers be aware of these arrangements and plan their travel accordingly.

Ganpati Special Trains

Western Railway will add a new stop at Zarap station for the Ganpati Special Train No. 09009/09010, which operates between Mumbai Central and Sawantwadi Road. This addition is intended to enhance passenger convenience.

Starting September 2, Train No. 09009 Mumbai Central - Sawantwadi Road Special will include Zarap station in its route. The train will arrive at Zarap at 01:30 am and depart at 01:32 am. Similarly, Train No. 09010 Sawantwadi Road - Mumbai Central Special will make a stop at Zarap on September 3, arriving at 05:00 am and departing at 05:02 am.

Passengers are encouraged to take advantage of these new stoppages to improve their travel experience.