05 January,2026 03:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Several suburban services will be cancelled during the block period. Representational Pic
Western Railway (WR) has announced a 30-day block on Mumbai's Kandivali-Borivali section to carry out the work related to the construction of the 6th railway line. The block, which began on the night of December 20/21, 2025, will continue until January 18, 2026, affecting both suburban and long-distance train services.
According to Vineet Abhishek, chief public relations officer of WR, a major block will be implemented during the night of January 6/7, 2026, for the insertion of Point No 103 on the UP Fast Line at Kandivali. Accordingly, the UP Fast Line will remain blocked from midnight to 5.30 am, while the DOWN Fast Line will be blocked from 1 am to 4.30 am.
As a result of these blocks and the suspension of the 5th line, several suburban services will be cancelled, and certain Mail/Express trains will face regulation en route. WR has appealed to commuters to plan their travel accordingly and stay updated through official announcements and exercise patience during the construction period.
Detailed lists of affected trains
Pic/ Western Railway
Earlier, WR's new timetable for long-distance Mail, Express, and MEMU (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit)/DEMU (Diesel Electric Multiple Unit) trains came into effect on Thursday, January 1, 2026, marking a transformative moment for Mumbai's railway infrastructure and connectivity. The changes reflect a comprehensive approach to addressing the metropolis's growing transportation needs while significantly improving punctuality and passenger convenience.
The Mumbai Central Division has emerged as a major beneficiary of these reforms, with substantial improvements across multiple operational parameters. The division has successfully accelerated 29 trains, collectively saving passengers 157 minutes every day. This acceleration is split between eight departing trains, saving 72 minutes, and 21 arriving trains, saving 85 minutes, demonstrating a concerted effort to optimise travel times in both directions.
Terminal changes at Mumbai Central and Bandra Terminus reflect pragmatic infrastructure management. Due to platform blocking for construction work, trains 12925/12926 and 12903/12904 have been rerouted from Mumbai Central to Bandra Terminus. Similarly, train 22209/22210 now terminates at Nizamuddin instead of New Delhi, streamlining operations. Officials said these adjustments, while necessitated by infrastructure development, have been implemented with minimal disruption to passengers.
