According to WR, the block is necessary for the upkeep of railway infrastructure, including track repairs, signalling systems, and overhead equipment
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Western Railway (WR) on Friday announced a night block between Bhayandar and Borivali stations during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, May 24–25, 2025, to carry out essential maintenance work.
According to WR's Mumbai local train updates, the block is necessary for the upkeep of railway infrastructure, including track repairs, signalling systems, and overhead equipment.
In a statement, Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, said the "Jumbo Block" will be in effect from 11:30 pm to 3:00 am on the UP fast line and from 1:15 am to 4:45 am on the Down fast line. During these hours, all fast local trains will be diverted to the UP slow lines between Virar/Vasai Road and Borivali. As a result, certain local train services will be cancelled.
Passengers are advised to check with the Station Master’s office at their respective stations for detailed information on train schedules and service changes.
Western Railway has also confirmed that there will be no day block on Sunday, May 25, 2025, ensuring uninterrupted suburban train services during the day.
Western Railway to operate two summer special trains
For the convenience of passengers and with a view to meet the travel demand, especially during the summer season, the Western Railway has decided to run two Special Trains to various destinations.
According to a press release issued by Western Railway's Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek, the details of the special train are as under:
Train No 09029/09030 Bandra Terminus–Banaras Superfast Special (Unreserved) [24 trips]:
Tran No 09029 Bandra Terminus–Banaras Superfast Special will depart from Bandra Terminus every Thursday at 4.30 am and reach Banaras at 6.30 am the next day.
This train will be operated from April 10 to June 26. Similarly, Train No 09030 Banaras–Bandra Terminus Special will depart from Banaras every Friday at 9.30 am and will arrive at Bandra Terminus at 12.15 pm, the next day. This train will run from April 11 to June 27.
During its journey, the train, which comprises General Second Class Coaches, will halt at Borivali, Boisar, Vapi, Bhestan, Chalthan, Nandurbar, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Pipariya, Narsinghpur, Madanmahal, Katni, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Jn. and Gyanpur Road stations in both directions.
Train No 09033/09034 Udhna–Barauni Weekly Special [24 Trips]
Train No 09033 Udhna–Barauni Special will depart from Udhna (Surat) every Wednesday at 8.35 pm and reach Barauni (Bihar) at 3 am on Friday. This train will run from April 9 to June 25.
Similarly, Train No 09034 Barauni–Udhna Special will depart from Barauni every Friday at 5.30 am, and reach Udhna at 4.30 pm, the next day. This Train will run from April 11 to June 27.
Enroute this train will halt at Nandurbar, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Pipariya, Narsinghpur, Jabalpur, Katni, Maihar, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Buxar, Ara, Patna, Bakhtiyarpur and Mokama stations in both directions.
This train comprises AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class, and General Second Class coaches.
The Booking for Train Nos 09033 will open from Saturday at all PRS (Passenger Reservation System) counters and on the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website.
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