Earlier, the Western Railway had announced a 30-day major block on the Kandivali-Borivali section in Mumbai to carry out work related to the sixth railway line
The work forms part of Western Railway’s efforts to improve capacity and upgrade infrastructure on the busy suburban network. File Pic
Western Railway, while sharing Mumbai local train updates, on Tuesday announced a list of trains that will be affected during 30-day major block between Kandivali and Borivali in Mumbai.
Earlier, the Western Railway had announced a 30-day major block on the Kandivali-Borivali section to carry out work related to the sixth railway line.
The block will begin on the night of December 20/21, 2025 and will continue until January 18, 2026, it had said.
The work forms part of Western Railway’s efforts to improve capacity and upgrade infrastructure on the busy suburban network.
Non-interlocking block on December 26 and 27
According to a press release issued by Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, a major Non-Interlocking (NI) block will be undertaken for the commissioning of an Electronic Interlocking (EI) panel at Borivali.
This block will affect both Up and Down slow railway lines from 11 pm on December 26 to 7 am on December 27, 2025.
Speed restrictions on fast line
In addition to the block, a speed restriction will be imposed on the Down fast line between Kandivali and Dahisar. This restriction will be in force from 11 pm on December 26, 2025 until midnight on December 27 and 28, 2025, an official statement said.
Impact on suburban train services
Due to the block, some suburban local train services will be cancelled, while certain Borivali and Andheri services will operate only up to Goregaon during the affected period, the statement said.
Western Railway has stated that details of affected trains have been provided in annexures:
Annexure I: Trains running up to Goregaon and reversing during the block on 26/27 December
Annexure II: Train cancellations on December 26/27
Annexure III: Train cancellations on December 27
New Year services to remain smooth
Western Railway has assured passengers that any further impact on suburban services will be announced in advance, the statement said.
Officials said that special efforts are being made to avoid unusual cancellations on December 31, 2025, keeping in mind passenger convenience during New Year celebrations.
Passengers are advised to check updated train schedules before travelling, officials said.
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