Mumbai Mega Block Update: CSMT Platform 18 Shut Till Dec 19, Check Full List Of Affected Trains

Train operations at Platform 18 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) will remain suspended for 80 days from October 1 to December 19, as the Central Railway begins a major redevelopment initiative under the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA).

According to officials, the closure is necessary to complete foundational works and erect safety barricades on the platform. Services will resume only after construction is finished and the platform is formally handed back for passenger use.

While suburban train services will not be affected, long-distance trains that usually depart from Platform 18 will be reassigned to other platforms. Officials have assured that even though maintenance schedules for premium trains may be tighter, safety will remain uncompromised.

Platform 18 handles six to eight long-distance trains daily, while Platforms 11 to 18 collectively manage 40-45 trains every day. Thousands of passengers depend on these operations. Earlier this year, Platforms 12 and 13 were upgraded to accommodate 24-coach trains, which temporarily impacted services. A similar adjustment will now be required at Platform 18.

As part of the changes, two express trains will be short-terminated at Dadar:

• 12112 Amravati-CSMT Express
• 11002 Ballarshah-CSMT Nandigram Express

Both trains, starting from September 30, will halt at Dadar until further notice, as reported by Mid-Day. Central Railway has appealed to passengers for cooperation, stressing that the inconvenience is short-term but essential for long-term modernization of the historic terminus.

Sunday Mega Block Announcement

Alongside the CSMT redevelopment works, the Central Railway's Mumbai Division will operate a mega block this Sunday for engineering and maintenance activities across the Main Line and Trans-Harbour Line.

On the Main Line, a block will be enforced on the fifth and sixth lines between Vidyavihar and Thane from 8 am to 1.30 pm. Several long-distance trains will face minor diversions and 10-15 minute delays during this period.

Trains impacted on DOWN (LTT departures):

• 11055 LTT-Gorakhpur Express
• 11061 LTT-Jaynagar Pawan Express
• 16345 LTT-Thiruvananthapuram Netravati Express
• 17222 LTT-Kakinada Express

Trains impacted on UP Mail/Express (CSMT-bound):

• 11010 Pune-CSMT Sinhagad Express
• 12124 Pune-CSMT Deccan Queen
• 12126 Pune-CSMT Pragati Express
• 12140 Nagpur-CSMT Sevagram Express
• 22226 Solapur-CSMT Vande Bharat Express
• 12321 Howrah-CSMT Mail
• 11012 Dhule-CSMT Express

Trains impacted on UP (LTT-bound):

• 13201 Rajgir-LTT Express
• 17221 Kakinada-LTT Express
• 12168 Banaras-LTT Superfast Express
• 12812 Hatia-LTT Express

On the Trans-Harbour Line, a block will be in force between Thane and Vashi/Nerul from 11.10 am to 4.10 pm. During this period, all UP and DN services will remain cancelled.

Suspended services include:

• Down trains: Thane to Vashi/Nerul/Panvel between 10.35 am and 4.07 pm

• Up trains: Panvel/Nerul/Vashi to Thane between 10.25 am and 5.09 pm

  Railway authorities have requested passengers to plan their journeys accordingly, noting that such disruptions, though inconvenient, are crucial for ensuring long-term safety and efficiency of Mumbai's lifeline.