16 January,2026 08:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The special trains are aimed at helping runners and spectators reach the starting points on time. File Pic
The Central and Western Railway on Friday said that it will be running special Mumbai local trains on January 18 to facilitate participants of Tata Mumbai Marathon.
According to an official statement, the Central and Western Railway said that special suburban train services would be operated during the early hours of Sunday.
The special trains are aimed at helping runners and spectators reach the starting points on time, it said.
- Main Line - Kalyan to CSMT
Departure: Kalyan at 02:30 hrs
Arrival: CSMT, Mumbai at 04:00 hrs
Halts: All enroute stations
- Harbour Line - Panvel to CSMT
Departure: Panvel at 02:25 hrs
Arrival: CSMT, Mumbai at 03:45 hrs
Halts: All enroute stations
"Passengers are advised to note the timings and utilise the services for convenience," the Central Railway said.
For the early morning of January 18, Western Railway will run three additional special slow local trains:
Virar to Churchgate
Borivali to Churchgate
Churchgate to Bandra
These trains are scheduled to ensure marathon participants reach their destinations comfortably and on time, an official statement said.
Ahead of the Tata Mumbai Marathon, Mumbai Police on Wednesday issued a advisory and list of traffic curbs at Mumbai Coastal Road, Bandra-Worli Sea Link and key routes in parts of the city.
In a traffic notification, Mumbai Traffic Police announced extensive traffic diversions, road closures, and parking restrictions across South and Central Mumbai for the Tata Mumbai Marathon, scheduled to take place on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Mumbai Marathon will feature seven different race categories, including the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 km Run, Elite Race, Champion with Disability Run, Senior Citizens' Run, and Dream Run. Thousands of runners are expected to participate, police said.
"Most races will start from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) or nearby locations and pass through Marine Drive, Worli Sea Face, Coastal Road, and Bandra-Worli Sea Link areas," the police said.
The marathon route will pass through key areas such as CSMT, Azad Maidan, Marine Drive, Worli, Dadar, Mahim, Bandra, and adjoining roads.
Full Marathon (42.195 km - Amateurs): 5:00 am to 12:30 pm
Half Marathon (21.097 km): 5:00 am to 9:10 am
10 km Timed Run: 6:00 am to 8:00 am
Elite Marathon Race: 7:00 am to 10:30 am
Champion with Disability Run: 7:05 am to 7:45 am
Senior Citizens' Run: 7:25 am to 8:45 am
Dream Run: 8:15 am to 11:00 am
