Central Railway announced a 63-hour mega block starting midnight on May 30, impacting 930 local train services. This block aims to extend platforms at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and widen platforms at Thane station. Operations will resume by 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, 1st June. With over 1,800 local train services daily, serving over 30 lakh passengers across four corridors, disruptions and overcrowding are expected. Thane's overcrowded platforms 5 and 6 will be widened by 2-3 meters. During the block, 444 suburban services will be shortened and 446 services will originate from other stations. Mr. Ram Karan Yadav, the general manager of Central Railway said that Mega block is being carried to extend the length of CST. Apart from the local train services, long-distance trains are also expected to be affected during the block period. The railways have appealed to commuters to avoid travelling by local trains, unless necessary. However, daily commuters faced overcrowding and difficulties navigating through the crowds during the Mumbai block on 30th of May.
31 May,2024 11:55 AM IST
#CentralRailways also introduces 14 AC train services on Sundays and holidays on the mainline as per demand by commuters. Withdrawing harbour line AC services from May 14 due to poor response as compared to that on the mainline, the Central Railway on Wednesday announced an increase in the number of AC services on the mainline (CSMT-Kalyan/Titwala /Ambernath) in addition to running a few services on holidays and Sundays as per commuter demand. For the first time, the AC local has been extended to Titwala. mid-day had highlighted last week that the commuters on Central Railway had been complaining about the lack of AC train services on Sundays and holidays.
12 May,2022 10:50 PM IST
Construction for upgradation at Ghatkopar station has begun. On the other hand, Central railway has also announced that 12 air-conditioned train services on harbour line will start from Dec 1, 2021.
29 November,2021 11:41 PM IST | Mumbai
Construction for upgradation at Ghatkopar station has begun. On the other hand, Central railway has also announced that 12 air-conditioned train services on harbour line will start from Dec 1, 2021.
29 November,2021 08:36 AM IST | Mumbai
First 12-car local train on Harbour line was rolled out on April 29 between Vashi and Wadala Road railway stations. Video: Yogesh Chavan, mid-day
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