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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai local train services affected due to jumbo block between Ram Mandir and Goregaon

Updated On: 04 October, 2026 03:42 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Railway linemen, contract workers and officials were seen carrying out work on the railway track between Ram Mandir and Goregaon railway stations in Mumbai. Pics/Satej Shinde

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The railway personnel were working on a jumbo block on the suburban railway section on Sunday afternoon. Pics/Satej Shinde
The railway personnel were working on a jumbo block on the suburban railway section on Sunday afternoon. Pics/Satej Shinde
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Officials said that maintenance and other essential work were being carried out on the tracks
Officials said that maintenance and other essential work were being carried out on the tracks
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A team comprising railway linemen, contract workers and officials was engaged in the work on the track between the two stations
A team comprising railway linemen, contract workers and officials was engaged in the work on the track between the two stations
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Such blocks are taken to allow railway staff to carry out planned maintenance and infrastructure-related work safely, with train operations adjusted accordingly
Such blocks are taken to allow railway staff to carry out planned maintenance and infrastructure-related work safely, with train operations adjusted accordingly
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The staff worked on the railway track while the block was in force. The work is part of routine railway maintenance aimed at keeping the suburban network safe and operational
The staff worked on the railway track while the block was in force. The work is part of routine railway maintenance aimed at keeping the suburban network safe and operational
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Railway authorities schedule such blocks to provide workers with sufficient time and a safe working environment to undertake maintenance activities
Railway authorities schedule such blocks to provide workers with sufficient time and a safe working environment to undertake maintenance activities
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The jumbo block between Ram Mandir and Goregaon is expected to affect suburban train operations on the section during the block period
The jumbo block between Ram Mandir and Goregaon is expected to affect suburban train operations on the section during the block period
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Passengers travelling on the Western Railway network are advised to check the latest railway updates before beginning their journey and allow additional time where required, officials said
Passengers travelling on the Western Railway network are advised to check the latest railway updates before beginning their journey and allow additional time where required, officials said
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Western Railway had earlier said that it will undertake a four-hour jumbo block on the UP Fast and 5th lines between Borivali and Ram Mandir on Sunday
Western Railway had earlier said that it will undertake a four-hour jumbo block on the UP Fast and 5th lines between Borivali and Ram Mandir on Sunday
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An official statement had said that the jumbo block with be operated from 10 am to 2 pm, for maintenance of tracks, signalling systems and overhead equipment
An official statement had said that the jumbo block with be operated from 10 am to 2 pm, for maintenance of tracks, signalling systems and overhead equipment
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During the block, all UP Fast line trains will run on the UP Slow/6th line between Borivali and Andheri, while all Mumbai local trains on the 5th line will run on the DOWN Fast line between Andheri and Borivali, it had said
During the block, all UP Fast line trains will run on the UP Slow/6th line between Borivali and Andheri, while all Mumbai local trains on the 5th line will run on the DOWN Fast line between Andheri and Borivali, it had said
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Some UP and DOWN suburban services will remain cancelled. Some Andheri and Borivali suburban trains will run only up to Goregaon on the Harbour line, the statement had earlier said
Some UP and DOWN suburban services will remain cancelled. Some Andheri and Borivali suburban trains will run only up to Goregaon on the Harbour line, the statement had earlier said
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Western Railway had said details of the affected services will be displayed at stations on the suburban section
Western Railway had said details of the affected services will be displayed at stations on the suburban section
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Commuters had been advised to check before travelling
Commuters had been advised to check before travelling
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The announcement was made in a press release issued on Thursday by Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer, Western Railway
The announcement was made in a press release issued on Thursday by Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer, Western Railway
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Railways requested passengers to bear with the administration for the inconvenience caused during the infrastructure work
Railways requested passengers to bear with the administration for the inconvenience caused during the infrastructure work
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The workers were seen undertaking essential railway track work as the jumbo block is in progress on the Mumbai suburban section
The workers were seen undertaking essential railway track work as the jumbo block is in progress on the Mumbai suburban section
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Several officials and workers remain were deployed on the stretch as maintenance activities continued during the block
Several officials and workers remain were deployed on the stretch as maintenance activities continued during the block

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