Mumbai: Suburban and long-distance services on Central Railway will face significant disruptions this weekend due to a 15-hour special block for yard remodelling work linked to the Kalyan-Kasara third line project. The block will be implemented between Umbermali and Atgaon stations from 12 noon on April 25 to 3 am on April 26.
Impact on Suburban Services
Suburban train services between Asangaon and Kasara will remain completely suspended during the block period. Trains heading towards Kasara will either short-terminate at Asangaon, Titwala, or Vasind, while services originating from Kasara will start from Asangaon or Titwala. One Kasara-CSMT local, scheduled for a 2.42 pm departure, has been cancelled. Several other suburban trains will be partially curtailed throughout the day. The last local train for Kasara before the block will depart from CSMT at 8.33 am, and services will resume early Sunday morning.
Effect on Long-Distance Trains
The disruption will also affect long-distance services. The CSMT-Dhule Express has been cancelled entirely. The Nanded-CSMT Express will terminate at Manmad and originate from there in the return direction. Several trains, including services to Gorakhpur, Banaras, Jayanagar, and Firozpur, will be diverted via alternate routes such as Pune, Vasai Road, and Nandurbar. Some trains will skip halts at Kalyan and be given additional halts at Bhiwandi Road.
Rescheduling and Delays
Multiple mail and express trains, including services to Amritsar, Howrah, and Banaras, have been rescheduled to depart after midnight on April 26. A few trains will also be regulated en route, especially at Kasara and Igatpuri, leading to delays. Railway officials have stated that trains running during the block may be delayed by 25-30 minutes due to congestion and operational adjustments.
Infrastructure Upgrades
The block is part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades to enhance capacity and improve safety on the busy Kalyan-Kasara corridor. Passengers have been advised to check revised schedules before travel. Real-time updates and result insights are available for the UBSE UK Board Results 2026 and CBSE 12th Result 2026. You can also check Gold Rate in Mumbai, Silver Rate in Mumbai, Bank Holidays in Mumbai, Public Holidays in Mumbai, Mumbai AQI, and Weather in Mumbai.
