IN PHOTOS: Platform widening work underway at Thane and CSMT amid mega block

The platform widening work is currently underway at Thane station and CSMT due to which Central Railway has placed the 63-hour long mega block. (Pics/ X and Ashish Raje)

Updated On: 2024-05-31 11:50 PM IST

Compiled by : Jasmeen Shaikh

At CSMT labourers were seen working on the extension of platform numbers 10 and 11 to accommodate 24-coach trains from the earlier 16 coaches

Meanwhile, the Central Railway on Friday posted a video on X which showed the platform widening work underway at platform numbers 5 and 6 at Thane Station.

As per authorities, upgradation work began on Thursday night at Thane Station and will conclude by Sunday noon

In view of the infrastructure upgradation work, the Central Railway has undertaked a 63-hour mega block from May 30 at midnight till June 2

Earlier this week, Central Railway formally announced the cancellation of a whopping 930 local train services

Several mail-express and suburban trains will be short-terminated and short-originated from various stations such as Wadala, Dadar, Thane, Pune, Panvel, and Nashik. This adjustment helps manage train operations during the construction activities.

In response to the railway's request, BEST has announced it will run 254 extra bus services on nine routes, deploying 43 additional buses. This measure aims to provide alternative transportation options for affected passengers.

Railways have appealed to the commuters to avoid travelling in local trains if not necessary since services of long-distance trains and Mumbai local trains will be affected. 

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