Neral–Aman Lodge section closed for monsoon; Central Railway announces Matheran shuttle timetable

Shuttle services between Matheran and Aman Lodge will continue to operate during this period. File pic

Central Railway has decided to suspend regular passenger services between the Neral-Aman Lodge section of the Neral-Matheran Narrow Gauge line during the monsoon period with effect from June 15 to October 15.

However, shuttle services between Matheran and Aman Lodge will continue to operate during this period as per the revised schedule given below:

Matheran-Aman Lodge Shuttle Services (Daily)

52154 Matheran Departure: 8.20 am; Aman Lodge Arrival: 8.38 am

52156 Matheran Departure: 9.10 am; Aman Lodge Arrival: 9.28 am

52158 Matheran Departure: 11.35 am; Aman Lodge Arrival: 11.53 am

52160 Matheran Departure: 2.00 pm; Aman Lodge Arrival: 2.18 pm

52162 Matheran Departure: 3.15 pm; Aman Lodge Arrival: 3.33 pm

52164 Matheran Departure: 5.20 pm; Aman Lodge Arrival: 5.38 pm

Saturday/Sunday Services

Special-2 Matheran Departure: 10.05 am; Aman Lodge Arrival: 10.23 am

Special-4 Matheran Departure: 1.10 pm; Aman Lodge Arrival: 1.28 pm

Aman Lodge-Matheran Shuttle Services (Daily)

52153 Aman Lodge Departure: 8.45 am; Matheran Arrival: 9.03 am

52155 Aman Lodge Departure: 9.35 am; Matheran Arrival: 9.53 am

52157 Aman Lodge Departure: 12.00 pm; Matheran Arrival: 12.18 pm

52159 Aman Lodge Departure: 2.25 pm; Matheran Arrival: 2.43 pm

52161 Aman Lodge Departure: 3.40 pm; Matheran Arrival: 3.58 pm

52163 Aman Lodge Departure: 5.45 pm; Matheran Arrival: 6.03 pm

Saturday/Sunday Services

Special-1 Aman Lodge Departure: 10.30 am; Matheran Arrival: 10.48 am

Special-3 Aman Lodge Departure: 1.35 pm; Matheran Arrival: 1.53 pm

All shuttle services will run with three second-class coaches, one first-class coach, and two second-class coach-luggage vans.

Central Railway has appealed to passengers to note the changes and avail the shuttle services accordingly.

CSMT redevelopment: CR extends traffic and power block till July 8, trains to terminate at Dadar and Thane

Central Railway has extended the ongoing traffic and power block at Platforms 16 and 17 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) as part of the station's major redevelopment project being carried out by the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA).

The block, which was initially introduced on February 1, 2026, and subsequently extended multiple times, will now remain in force until July 8, 2026.

Railway officials said essential foundation and infrastructure works are currently underway at Platforms 16 and 17 as part of the landmark redevelopment of Mumbai's iconic railway terminus.

The project aims to modernise station infrastructure and improve passenger facilities while preserving the heritage character of the historic station.

Several trains to continue terminating at Dadar

Due to the ongoing work, several long-distance Mail and Express trains that normally terminate at CSMT will continue to be short-terminated at Dadar Railway Station.

The affected trains include:

- Howrah-CSMT Express (Train No. 12810)

- Bhubaneswar-CSMT Konark Express (Train No. 11020)

- Ballarshah-CSMT Nandigram Express (Train No. 11002)

- Amravati-CSMT Express (Train No. 12112)

- Bidar-CSMT Express (Train No. 22144)

- Latur-CSMT Express (Train No. 22108)

- Madgaon-CSMT Tejas Express (Train No. 22120)

The revised arrangement will remain in place for journeys commencing between mid-June and early July.

Mangaluru Express to Terminate at Thane

Meanwhile, the Mangaluru-CSMT Express (Train No. 12134) will continue to terminate at Thane Railway Station instead of CSMT during the block period.