Mega Block on 08-03-2025
Mega Block on 08-03-2025
Mega Block on 8th March 2025
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Central Railway has not Declared Mega Block
Mega Block Means
Mega Block Central Line:
The Central line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway is a public transit system serving Mumbai. It consists of 24 stations from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (C.S.M.T.) to Kalyan Junction. It has section of quadruple track starting from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and ends at Kasara, Roha, Lonavala and Khopoli junctions.
Mega Block Harbour Line Mumbai:
The Harbour line is a branch line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway operated by Central Railways. It was named so because it catered to the eastern neighbourhoods along the city’s natural harbour. Its terminial are Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Andheri and Panvel on the CST-Andheri, CST-Panvel and Panvel-Andheri routes.
The press release of Mega Block for the month of 8th March 2025 as and when as received, the same will be notified on this page.
Night Traffic and Power Block On 08-03-2025
NIGHT TRAFFIC & POWER BLOCK AT VIDYAVIHAR STATION FOR DISMANTLING OF OLD FOB
Central Railway will operate special night traffic and power block for dismantling of foot over bridge at Vldyavihar station (at Kms 17/12- 13) by using Railway crane as under:-
On 7/8.3.2025 (Sat/Sun Mid-Night) from 23.15 hrs to 03.15 hrs on Up slow line On fast line, Up fast line and 5th lino between Mulund and Matunga/LTT
Due to this work, the train running pattern will be as under
Short termination of On suburban trains leaving on 7.3.2025
Parel-Kalyan locals leaving Parel at 20.59 hrs & 22.03 hrs will run up to Kurlaonly
CSMT-Dombivall locals leaving CSMT at 20.48 hrs & 21.14 hrs will run up to Kurla only
Dadar-Kalyan local leaving Dadar at 21.17 hrs will run up to Kurla only
CSMT-Kalyan locals leaving CSMT at 22.04 hrs. 22.16 hrs, 22.24 hrs will run up to Kurla only
CSMT-Titwala local leaving CSMT at 21.20 hrs will run up to Kurla only
CSMT-Thane local leaving CSMT at 22.38 hrs will run up to Kurla only
CSMT-Badlapur local leaving CSMT at 21.08 hrs will run up to Ambamath only
Cancellation of Dn suburban trains leaving on 7.3.2025
CSMT-Kalyan local leaving CSMTat 21.54 hrs
CSMT-Thane locals leaving CSMT at 23.04 hrs, 23.12 hrs. 23.39 hrs and 23.59 hrs
CSMT-Kurla locals leaving CSMT at 23.25 hrs and 23.48 hrs
CSMT-Titwala local leaving CSMT at 23.44 hrs
CSMT-Ambamath local leaving CSMT at 23.52 hrs
Cancellation of Dn suburban trains leaving on 8.3.2025
CSMT-Ambarnath local leaving CSMT at 00.05 hrs
CSMT-Thane local leaving CSMT at 00.28 hrs
CSMT-Kurla local leaving CSMT at 0031 hrs
Short termination Up suburban trains on 7.3.2025
Kasara-CSMT local leaving Kasara at 21.21 hrs will run upto Kalyan only
Kasara-CSMT local leaving Kasara at 22.05 hrs will run upto Thane only
Karjat-CSMT locals leaving Karjat at 21.43 hrs & 22.03 hrs will run upto Kalyan only
Asangaon-CSMT local leaving Asangaon at 22.10 hrs will run upto Kalyan only
Khopoli-CSMT local leaving Khopoll at 22.15 hrs will run up to Thane only
Badlapur-CSMT local leaving Badlapur at 23.31 hrs will run up to Thane only
Cancellation of Up suburban trains on 7.3.2025
Dombivali-CSMT local leaving Dombivali at 22.18 hrs
Ambamath-CSMT local leaving Ambarnath at 22.01 hrs
Titwala-CSMT local leaving Titwala at 22.06 hrs
Kalyan-CSMT locals leaving Kalyan at 22.26 hrs. 23.05 hrs
Dombivali-Dadar local leaving Dombivali at 22.48 hrs
Kalyan-Dadar local leaving Kalyan at 23.10 hrs
Badlapur-Kurla local leaving Badlapur at 23.04 hrs
Titwala-Thane local leaving Titwala at 23.14 hrs
Kalyan-Thane local leaving Kalyan at 23.47 hrs
Re-scheduling of Dn Mail/Express trains of date 8.3.2025
Train No. 12811 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Hatla Express scheduled dep 00.15 hrs is rescheduled to leave LTT at 03.15 hrs
Train No. 12167 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Manduadih Express scheduled dep 00.35 hrs is rescheduled to leave LTT at 03.25 hrs
Diversion of Dn Mall/Express Trains
Mall /Express trains leaving Dadar after 23.02 hrs will be diverted on Dn slow line between Matunga and Mulund and rediverted on Dn fast line at Mulund during the block period
Passengers are requested to please note and bear with the Inconvenience caused due to this block.
I couldn’t find any official record or announcement of a mega block on the Harbour Line (or any suburban line in Mumbai) on Sunday, 8 March 2025. It appears that no such mega block occurred on that date—
đź› Mumbai Mega Block Pattern: March 2025
| Date | Affected Lines | Block Timings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 2025 | None | — | No confirmed mega block |
| 13 Apr 2025 | Central & Harbour (CSMT–Vidyavihar, Panvel–Vashi) | ~10:55 AM–3:35 PM (Central); ~11:05 AM–4:05 PM (Harbour & Trans-Harbour) | |
| 8 Jun 2025 | Central, Harbour & Western Lines | ~10:35 AM–3:35 PM (Western); ~11:05 AM–4:05 PM (Harbour & Trans-Harbour) |
🧠Why the Confusion?
- Mumbai suburban mega blocks are typically scheduled on Sundays in mid-month to facilitate upkeep work (tracks, OHE, signalling).
- However, blocks do not occur every Sunday, and railways issue press releases 1–2 days in advance.
- No official communication was issued for March 8, 2025, unlike later confirmed blocks in April and June.
âś… Travel Tips
- Always check official Central Railway (Mumbai Division) press releases, or credible regional news sources a day before travel.
- For future Sunday mega blocks, look out for blocks announced on:
- Central Line (Matunga–Mulund / CSMT–Vidyavihar slow lines)
- Harbour Line (Kurla–Vashi or Panvel corridor)
- Trans‑Harbour Line (Thane–Vashi)
- During these blocks:
- Harbour or Central local trains may be suspended or diverted
- Special shuttle trains often run between CSMT–Kurla, CSMT–Vashi, or Panvel–Vashi
- Western/Port line trains usually remain unaffected
âś… Summary
- đź“Ś 8 March 2025 saw no mega block affecting Harbour, Central, Trans-Harbour, Western, or Port lines.
- Verified mega blocks occurred later in April and June 2025, impacting multiple suburban corridors.
- Commuters should plan around known block windows, which are publicly announced in advance.
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