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Central Railway Adds 5 Train Pairs, Opens Targhar and Gavan on BelapurUran Line

The upgrade is intended to tighten last-mile links to Navi Mumbai International Airport ahead of its December 25 opening.

Overview

  • Services took effect on December 15 on the Belapur/Nerul–Uran corridor, lifting daily suburban runs to 50 from 40.
  • Two new stations—Targhar, the closest suburban stop to the airport, and Gavan—are now operational.
  • Operating windows have been extended: Uran 5:35 am–10:05 pm, Belapur 5:45 am–10:15 pm, and Nerul 6:05 am–9:30 pm.
  • Railway officials said the extra frequency is aimed at easing peak-hour crowding and making commutes smoother.
  • Commuters were advised to check the revised timetable as wider road and transit links to the new airport advance.