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Weekend Western and Central Rail Blocks Cancel Over 160 Mumbai Local Trains

The weekend closures support Kandivali Yard maintenance for a sixth line extension to enhance capacity and safety.

Kandivli Block Cancels 162 Trains
Western Railway announces 36 hour block on 5th and yard lines
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Overview

  • Western Railway will impose a 36-hour block on its 5th line and yard lines from 1 PM on May 31 to 1 AM on June 2 to dismantle the elevated booking office at Kandivali Yard.
  • Over 160 suburban services will be cancelled—about 73 on Saturday and 89 on Sunday—with all local and mail/express trains rerouted to the Fast Line.
  • Four long-distance expresses, including the AhmedabadBorivali and BorivaliNandurbar services, will be short-terminated or short-originated at Vasai Road or Bhayandar.
  • Central Railway will operate a mega block on June 1, suspending or diverting Harbour and Main Line suburban services between CSMT, Vidyavihar, Bandra, Panvel and other key stations.
  • Passengers are urged to plan alternative travel, check updated schedules with station masters or official railway portals, and allow extra time during the upgrade.