Megablock on Mumbai suburban railway; no blocks on Western suburban
On the Main Line, a block is in place on the Up and Down slow lines between Thane and Kalyan stations from 11 am to 4 pm.
During this time, Up slow/semi-fast trains leaving Kalyan between 10.36 am and 3.51 pm will be diverted via the Up fast line between Kalyan and Mulund. These trains will halt at Dombivli, Diva, Mumbra, Kalwa, and Thane before switching back to the Up slow line at Mulund. They are expected to reach their destination approximately 10 minutes late.
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Thane-bound local trains will operate on the regular Down slow line. All Up and Down slow services departing from or arriving at CSMT Mumbai between 11 am and 5 pm will also be delayed by about 10 minutes.
On the Harbour Line, a block is in effect between Panvel and Vashi from 11.05 am to 4.05 pm, and at Panvel from 11.05 am to 5.05 pm for MRVC-related work.
Special local trains will run on the CSMT–Vashi section during the block. Trans-Harbour Line services will continue to operate between Thane and Vashi/Nerul, and Port Line services will also remain available.
There will be no block on the Western Railway suburban section today.
Additionally, to carry out maintenance on tracks, signalling systems, and overhead equipment, a night block was undertaken from 12.15 am to 3.15 am on Sunday at Vasai Road Yard, affecting all goods lines and Diva lines.
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