The Western Railway has said that no jumbo block will be undertaken on its suburban line on September 15 in view of Ganeshotsav 2024 which will be culminating on September 17. The WR, usually, schedules maintenance blocks on weekends to carry out essential work. However, to ensure devotees can travel without interruption, they did not schedule any block on the upcoming Sunday. 

Mumbai local train updates: Western Railway implements special measures at Charni Road station for Ganpati visarjan

Meanwhile, Western Railway's Mumbai Central Division has announced additional plans to handle the expected high crowds at Charni Road station on September 17, when devotees travel to Girgaon Chowpatty for Ganpati idol immersion. According to Vineet Abhishek, Western Railway's Chief Public Relations Officer, more CCTV cameras would be put in to monitor the throng and ensure smooth passenger movement. To reduce congestion, one-way lanes will be built for both incoming and exiting people. A new entrance at Bal Bhavan will also be opened, allowing travellers to easily access Platform 1.