During the block period, Down slow services leaving CSMT Mumbai between 10.48 am and 3.45 pm will be diverted onto the Down fast line between CSMT and Vidyavihar
The block will be undertake to carry out essential engineering and maintenance works. Representational Pic/File
Central Railway, while sharing Mumbai local train updates, on Friday said that it will operate a mega block on its its Main and Trans-Harbour lines on January 11.
The block will be undertake to carry out essential engineering and maintenance works.
The block will affect services on the Main Line and the Trans-Harbour Line, leading to diversions, suspensions and cancellations of several local trains, an official statement said.
On the Main Line, UP and Down slow lines between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Mumbai, and Vidyavihar will remain under block from 10.55 am to 3.55 pm, it said.
Changes to down slow services
During the block period, Down slow services leaving CSMT Mumbai between 10.48 am and 3.45 pm will be diverted onto the Down fast line between CSMT and Vidyavihar.
These trains will halt at Byculla, Parel, Dadar, Matunga, Sion and Kurla stations before being diverted back to the Down slow line at Vidyavihar.
Changes to UP Slow services
Similarly, UP slow services leaving Ghatkopar between 10.19 am and 3.52 pm will be diverted onto the UP fast line between Vidyavihar and CSMT.
These services will halt at Kurla, Sion, Matunga, Dadar, Parel and Byculla stations.
Trans-Harbour line services suspended
On the Trans-Harbour Line, UP and Down services between Thane and Vashi/Nerul will remain suspended from 11.10 am to 4.10 pm.
During the block period several trains will remain cancelled, these include:
- Down line services for Vashi, Nerul and Panvel leaving Thane between 10.35 am and 4.07 pm will remain cancelled.
- UP line services for Thane leaving Panvel, Nerul and Vashi between 10.25 am and 4.09 pm will also remain cancelled.
Advice to commuters
Central Railway has advised passengers to plan their journeys in advance and cooperate during the mega block, which is being carried out for the safety and reliability of suburban train services.
Central Railway earns Rs 183.80 crore from parcel services, sees 37 per cent growth
Meanwhile, Central Railway last month said that it has reported a strong performance in parcel transportation during the Financial Year 2025-26.
UP to November 2025, the zone earned Rs. 183.80 crore from parcel and luggage services, registering a growth of more than 37 per cent compared to the same period last year, it said.
In the previous financial year, Central Railway earned Rs. 133.70 crore, showing a significant rise in revenue due to focused marketing efforts and innovative transport initiatives.
Parcel train operations increase
During FY 2025-26 (April to November 2025), Central Railway operated 143 trips of time-tabled parcel trains, including Lease and Indent Parcel Cargo Express services. These services played a key role in boosting parcel movement across the zone.
Mumbai division leads revenue contribution
The Mumbai Division emerged as the top contributor to parcel earnings. It generated Rs. 136.20 crore in FY 2025-26, compared to Rs. 95.20 crore in the previous year, reflecting a growth of over 43 per cent.
The Bhusaval Division recorded the highest percentage growth, with parcel revenue increasing by 93 per cent. Earnings rose from Rs. 8.90 crore in FY 2024-25 to Rs. 17.20 crore in the current financial year.
Other divisions also contributed steadily--
- Pune Division: Rs. 20.20 crore
- Nagpur Division: Rs. 7.60 crore
- Solapur Division: Rs. 2.60 crore
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