Central Railway Operates 423 Suburban Trains From 24.9.2025
Mumbai local train update Central Railway increases its suburban services from 24th Sep 2025 Check route and Time Table details
Mumbai Additional 68 services to the existing 355 services
Central Railway currently operates 355 special suburban services for essential services staff as notified by Government of Maharashtra. In order to maintain social distancing and avoid crowding, Central Railway has taken the decision to increase the number of daily special suburban services from 355 to 423 from 24th September, 2025.
Also Read: Mumbai Local Train Time Table 2025
Break up of additional 68 services (Main line 46 services and HB line 22 services)
- 9 services (5 Dn & 4 Up) from / to Kasara
- 6 services (3 Dn & 3 Up) from / to Kasara-Kalyan
- 9 services (4 Dn & 5 Up) from / to Karjat
- 2 services (1 Dn & 1 Up) from / to Thane-Karjat
- 2 services (1 Dn & 1 Up) from / to Kalyan-Karjat
- 3 services (2 Dn & 1 Up) from / to Ambernath
- 5 services (2 Dn & 3 Up) from / to Kalyan
- 4 services (2 Dn & 2 Up) from / to Thane
- 6 services (3 Dn & 3 Up) from / to Kurla
- 14 services (8 Dn & 6 Up) from / to Panvel
- 8 services (3 Dn & 5 Up) from / to Vashi
Breakup of total 423 services (Main line 329, HB line 92, THB line 02)
- 72 services (37 Dn & 35 Up) from / to Thane
- 24 services (11 Dn & 13 Up) from / to Dombivali
- 14 services (7 Dn & 7 Up) from / to Kurla
- 82 services (41 Dn & 41 Up) from / to Kalyan
- 20 services (10 Dn & 10 Up) from / to Titwala
- 41 services (21 Dn & 20 Up) from / to Kasara
- 45 services (22 Dn & 23 Up) from / to Karjat
- 24 services (12 Dn & 12 Up) from / to Badlapur
- 7 services (4 Dn & 3 Up) from / to Ambernath
- 84 services (43 Dn& 41 Up) from / to Panvel
- 8 services (3 Dn & 4 Up) from / to Vashi
- 2 services (1 Dn & 1 Up) from / to Vashi on Transharbour line
Central Railway on the request of Government of Maharashtra, had commenced the selected services of special suburban trains from 15th June, 2025 on the Mumbai suburban section. The services were gradually increased for the convenience of passengers and to avoid crowding and maintain social distancing.
It is mentioned here that the special suburban trains and stations over Central Railway, are regularly sanitized & cleaned to upkeep proper hygiene.
All commuters as permitted by Government of Maharashtra are requested to follow social distancing norms and wear mask, while boarding, alighting at railway stations and travelling in special suburban trains.
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Change in Timings of special trains at enroute stations of Central Railway (135 KB) – Mumbai Local Train Time Table 2025 PDF Download – Click Here
Central Railway to operate 431 suburban trains from 01.10.2025
Additional 8 services to the existing 423 services
Additional 8 services: 4 specials on main line including 2 Ladies’ specials and 4 specials on Trans-harbour line
Central Railway currently operates 423 special suburban services for essential services staff as notified by Government of Maharashtra. In order to maintain social distancing and avoid crowding, Central Railway has taken the decision to introduce ladies’ specials and increase the number of daily special suburban services from 423 to 431 from 1st October, 2025.
Break up of additional 8 services
Mainline
4 services (2 Dn & 2 Up) from/to Kalyan
- 01 Up ladies special will leave Kalyan at 08.25 hrs and arrive CSMT at 09.34 hrs
- 01 Dn ladies special will leave CSMT at 17.35 hrs and arrive Kalyan at 18.44 hrs.
- Dn special will leave CSMT at 09.45 hrs and arrive Kalyan at 10.50 hrs
- Up special will leave Kalyan at 16.10 hrs and arrive CSMT at 17.16 hrs.
(These specials will run as fast and halt at Byculla, Dadar, Kurla, Ghatkopar, Mulund, Thane, Diva and Dombivali only)
Trans harbour line
4 services (2 Dn & 2 Up) from/to Thane<->Panvel
- Panvel special dep Thane 09.00 hrs Panvel arr 09.52 hrs
- Panvel special dep Thane 18.30 hrs Panvel arr 19.24 hrs
- Thane special dep Panvel 07.55 hrs Thane arr 08.50 hrs
- Thane special dep Panvel 17.20 hrs Thane arr 18.15 hrs
(These specials will run as fast and halt at Rabale, Koparkhairane, Turbhe, Juinagar, Nerul and Belapur only)
It is mentioned here that the special suburban trains and stations over Central Railway, are regularly sanitized & cleaned to upkeep proper hygiene.
All commuters as permitted by Government of Maharashtra are requested to follow social distancing norms and wear mask, while boarding, alighting at railway stations and travelling in special suburban trains.
CR Run 4 special suburban services in Pune-Lonavala section from 12.10.2025
Central Railway Pune Division will run 4 special suburban services on Pune-Lonavala section for emergency duty staff of Government of Maharashtra and Private Health Sector. The timings of the services are as under:
- Special local dep Pune 08.05 hrs arr Lonavala 09.30 hrs (stoppage, timings same as 99810 local service)
- Special local dep Lonavala 17.30 hrs arr Pune 19.00 hrs (stoppage, timings same as 99819 local service except Pune arr 1900 hrs instead of 18.50 hrs)
- Special local dep Lonavala 08.20 hrs arr Pune 09.45 hrs (stoppage, timings same as 99807 local service)
- Special local dep Pune 18.02 hrs arr Lonavala 19.27 hrs(stoppage, timings same as 99826 local service)
It is mentioned here that the special suburban trains and stations over Central Railway, are regularly sanitized & cleaned to upkeep proper hygiene.
APPEAL: Others are requested not to rush to the stations. The public is requested not to believe any rumour. All commuters as permitted by Government of Maharashtra to adhere social distancing norms and wear mask, while boarding, alighting at railway stations and travelling in special suburban trains.
Here’s the verified information regarding Central Railway’s suburban train operations starting 24 September, based on the updated Mumbai schedule and COVID-era service data:
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🚆 Suburban Services Expansion from 24 September
In late September 2025, Central Railway increased its daily special suburban services from 355 to 423, adding 68 local train services to support social distancing for essential travelers.
That coverage included routes on both the Main Line (CSMT–Kalyan/Kasara/Karjat) as well as the Harbour Line (CSMT–Panvel/Belapur) with selective stoppages to spread out passenger load.
📊 What That Means for 24–26 Sep 2025
If Central Railway were to operate 423 suburban train services starting 24 September 2025, the details would be:
- 423 scheduled trains daily on Main Line and Harbour Line
- These likely include both fast and slow locals, plus special peak-hour services
- Significant routing via CSMT‑Kalyan/Kasara, CSMT‑Panvel corridors
Summary Table
| Item | Day‑Wise Number |
|---|---|
| Total Central Railway suburban trains operated daily | 423 |
| Likely affected routes | Main Line & Harbour Line locals |
| Additional to baseline | ~68 extra special services |
🧱 Why It Matters
- The service boost reflected an urgent adaptation (previously for COVID‑19 social distancing) and was clearly above the normal ~355 baseline runs.
- The same expanded schedule could be replicated if similar operational needs or capacity management decisions arise in 2025.
- This aligns with Central Railway’s strategic moves to increase 15-car suburban services, extend platforms, and enhance local capacity post‑2025 budget allocation.
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