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Five-Hour Rail Block Disrupts Mumbai Commute
1 Feb
Summary
- Up and down fast lines affected between Churchgate and Mumbai Central.
- Block scheduled for Sunday from 10:35 am to 3:35 pm.
- Trains will run on slow lines, some services cancelled or short-terminated.
Western Railway has announced a significant block on its Up and Down fast lines, impacting services between Churchgate and Mumbai Central on Sunday, February 2, 2026. This essential maintenance work, covering tracks, signalling, and overhead equipment, is scheduled to last for five hours, from 10:35 am to 3:35 pm.
During the block period, all trains usually running on the fast lines will be diverted to the slow lines between Churchgate and Mumbai Central. Commuters should anticipate a reduction in services, with several suburban trains being cancelled. Additionally, some trains bound for Churchgate will experience short-termination, reversing their routes from Bandra or Dadar to manage the disruption.
