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Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Track Machine Derails Near Nerul, Disrupts Harbour Line Services
Mumbai: Hundreds of commuters were left in the lurch when a track relaying train (TRT) used during the megablock derailed near Nerul station on Central Railway's Harbour line on Sunday, leading to suspension of services on both Up (towards CSMT) and Down (away from CSMT) lines between Vashi and Panvel. A resident of Nerul stated that many commuters were stranded for almost the entire day as the services were hit during the megablock from 11am onwards and even after the block period. The inconvenience continued till the time of going to press. However, Harbour line services were not completely paralysed and were operational on the following rail corridors: CSMT to Vashi, Belapur to Panvel and Thane to Nerul on Trans Harbour line, as per a senior official. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai A TRT is a specialised railway machine utilised for the mechanised renewal of railway tracks, especially on high-density routes. According to a Central Railway official, the TRT was in operation during the scheduled megablock, which was to conclude on Sunday evening, but after the derailment, commuters at Nerul did not get trains to go to Vashi or Belapur side. Many opted for roads which faced traffic snarls and exorbitant fares charged by auto drivers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Providers are furious: Internet access without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo Owing to the derailment between Seawoods Darave and Nerul on UP Harbour Line, Up and Down Line services on Harbour Line were temporarily suspended between Vashi and Panvel. A senior Central Railway official remarked that all-out efforts were being made for early restoration. Citizens were frustrated as there were megablocks in the morning and afternoon, followed by the disruption. A commuter tweeted that there had been consecutive megablocks on the Vashi-Panvel line for the past three weeks, and even after the whole day block, trains between Vashi and Panvel were stopped again, questioning the point of a full-day block and when citizens would be prioritised. On Harbour line, the block was on Panvel-Vashi UP and DOWN Harbour lines from 11.05 am to 4.05 pm (excluding Port line). The Up Harbour line services for CSMT Mumbai leaving Panvel from 10.33 am to 3.49 pm and Down Harbour line services to Panvel/Belapur leaving CSMT Mumbai from 9.45 am to 3.45 pm were cancelled during the block
Time of India
15-06-2025
- Time of India
Mumbai local train services disrupted today, megablocks on Central & Western Railway lines ; commuters face delays
MUMBAI: Commuters travelling by local trains may face inconvenience on Sunday due to megablocks on the Central and Western suburban sections. Main Line There will be a megablock on the CSMT Mumbai–Vidyavihar UP and DOWN slow lines from 10:55 am to 3:55 pm. UP slow services departing from Ghatkopar between 10.19 am and 3.52 pm will be diverted to the UP fast line between Vidyavihar and CSMT Mumbai stations, and will halt at Kurla, Sion, Matunga, Dadar, Parel, and Byculla stations. Harbour Line On the Harbour line, a block will be in place on the Panvel–Vashi UP and DOWN lines from 11.05 am to 4.05 pm (excluding the Port line). Special local trains will operate on the CSMT–Vashi section during the block period. Trans-Harbour line services will be available between Thane and Vashi/Nerul stations. Port line services will continue as normal during the block. Western Railway To carry out maintenance of tracks, signalling, and overhead equipment, a five-hour block will be in effect on the slow lines between Santacruz and Goregaon stations from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm today. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Vande bharat train extension to Nanded causes inconvenience for Sambhajinagar passengers
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The Railway Board has approved extension of Mumbai-Jalna Vande Bharat train up to Nanded. The revised route of the train deferred the arrival timing at Aurangabad railway station to 8.13 am, with the final destination of CSMT Mumbai at 2.25 pm. Many passengers and railway activists have termed the revised departure timing from Aurangabad railway station as highly inconvenient. Earlier, the Jalna-Mumbai Jan Shatabdi Express witnessed an extension up to Hingoli. Railway activist Raj Somani said it was the second time the Railway Board dealt a blow to passengers from Aurangabad railway station by offering an extension to a key train to Mumbai. "While politicians from Nanded were very vocal and active in extending the Vande Bharat train, their counterparts from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar were equally passive in countering such a move. Despite being a capital of Marathwada, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar now has no effective train connectivity to the state capital," he said. Prashant Joshi, a frequent traveller to Mumbai, said the Jalna-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express was the option for passengers to reach the state capital in time after the extension of the Jalna-Mumbai Jan Shatabdi Express. "Despite being relatively expensive, the Vande Bharat train was the option to reach Mumbai from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo We are at a loss as this train is also now running at inconvenient timing," he said. Another railway activist, Anant Borkar said the extension of Vande Bharat would in result in huge economic loss fix for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, which is witnessing huge industrial and commercial development. Rajya Sabha Member of BJP Bhagwat Karad said he wrote a letter to the railway minister demanding a separate Vande Bharat train for Nanded. "If this is not possible, we have requested that a new Vande Bharat train on the Aurangabad-Mumbai route departing early in the morning be started at the earliest," he said. The railway authorities did not announce the inaugural run of the Vande Bharat train on the extended route up to Nanded by Saturday evening. MSID:: 121850997 413 | Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
11-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Brace for megablocks on Central Railway; no day block on Western Railway today
MUMBAI: Central Railway, Mumbai Division will operate megablock on its suburban sections carrying out various engineering and maintenance works today. On Main line, the block is on 5th and 6th lines between Vidyavihar and Thane from 8 am to 12.30 pm. There will be no day block on Western Railway today The Down Mail/ Express trains viz. Train no 11055,11061 and 16345 will be diverted on Down fast m line at Vidyavihar station and will be re-diverted on 5th line at Thane station and will run 10 to 15 minutes behind schedule during the block period. The Up Mail / Express trains viz. 11010, 12124, 13201, 17221, 12126, 12140 and 22226 will be diverted on Up fast line at Thane station and will be re-diverted on 6th line at Vidyavihar station and will run 10 to 15 minutes behind schedule during the block period. Operation Sindoor Armed forces maintaining strong vigil after Pak ceasefire breach: MEA Pakistan violates ceasefire: Loud explosions, sirens haunt J&K- what we know so far Behind the scenes of ceasefire: Calls from Pakistan, Washington On Harbour line, the block is from 11.10 am to 4.40 pm between CSMT Mumbai and Chunabhatti / Bandra stations Special services will run between Kurla-Panvel at 20 min frequency during the block period. Harbour line passengers are permitted to travel via Main Line and Western Railway till 6 pm today. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
