Linemen were seen carrying out maintenance work on railway tracks near Andheri railway station during the mega block on the Santacruz–Goregaon Up and Down fast lines on Sunday. (PICS/ SATEJ SHINDE)
Updated On: 2026-04-19 04:10 PM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
According to a press release from Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek, the block was in effect from 10 am to 3 pm on both Up and Down Fast lines between Santacruz and Goregaon
The block was scheduled to facilitate maintenance of railway tracks, signalling systems, and overhead equipment
Officials said the work is necessary to ensure safe and efficient train operations on the suburban network
During the block period, all Fast local trains were diverted to run on the Slow lines between Santacruz and Goregaon
In addition, some suburban services were cancelled, while certain Borivali and Andheri trains operated only up to Goregaon on the Harbour Line.