Late-night work on Mumbai’s local train tracks was on Sunday underway as the Western Railway’s sixth line project approaches completion. Pics/Satej Shinde
Updated On: 2026-01-18 07:07 PM IST
Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed
The project aims to add a sixth line on the busy Western Railway corridor, which is expected to ease congestion and improve train movement in the area
The block began on the night of December 20/21, 2025, and will continue until January 18, 2026, an official statement had earlier said
The Western Railway had earlier announced a major block in connection with the construction of the sixth railway line between Kandivali and Borivali
Railway officials and contractors have been working in coordination to ensure the work is completed on schedule while maintaining safety standards
Hundreds of trains were cancelled and rescheduled in the past weeks due to the ongoing project