Mega Block on 17-01-2025
Mega Block on 17-01-2025
Mega Block on 17.01.2025 (Sunday)
Mega Block on 17.1.2025
Central Railway will operate Mega Block on its suburban sections for carrying out maintenance work on 17th January 2025.
Matunga – Mulund Up and Dn fast lines from 11.00 am to 4.00 pm
Dn fast services leaving Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai from 10.25 am to 3.21 pm will be diverted on Dn slow line at Matunga and will halt at all stations between Sion and Mulund and will arrive destination 15 minutes behind schedule. Fast trains beyond Thane will be re-diverted on Dn fast line at Mulund.
Up fast services leaving Thane from 10.46 am to 3.26 pm will be diverted on Up slow line at Mulund and will halt at all stations between Mulund and Dadar stations and will arrive destination 15 minutes behind schedule. Fast trains to CSMT will be re-diverted on Up fast line at Parel.
Kurla – Vashi Up & Dn harbour lines from 11.10 am to 4.10 pm
Dn Harbour line services to Vashi / Belapur / Panvel leaving Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai from 10.34 am to 3.39 pm and Up Harbour line services for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai leaving Panvel / Belapur / Vashi from 10.21 am to 3.41 pm will remain suspended.
However, Special services will run between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus-Kurla and Vashi-Panvel sections during the block period.
Harbour line passengers are permitted to travel via Main Line and Transharbour line from 10.00 am to 4.30 pm during block period.
These maintenance mega blocks are essential for infrastructure upkeep and safety. Passengers are requested to bear with the Railway Administration for the inconvenience caused.
I could not verify any official “Mega Block” on 17 January 2025 for Western, Central, or Trans-Harbour Railway lines in Mumbai from credible sources.
However, there was a confirmed mega block on Sunday, 19 January 2025, which likely aligns with the user’s intention to learn about weekend disruptions. Here’s a comprehensive summary:
Contents
🚧 Mumbai Mega Block – Sunday, 19 January 2025
🗓 Date
- Sunday, 19 January 2025 (most disruptions occurred during daytime maintenance)
🔌 Affected Lines
- Central Railway: Mulund UP/Dn fast lines, Karjat slow lines, and Khopoli local services
- Western Railway: Western UP fast line between Borivali ↔ Bhayandar
- Trans-Harbour Line: Vashi ↔ Nerul block
⏱ Timings & Impacts
Central Railway
- Mulund fast lines blocked from ~11:30 AM to ~3:30 PM; services diverted onto slow lines via Matunga, arriving ~15 minutes late.
- Karjat–Khopoli services cancelled during block windows; several locals started or terminated at Neral instead.
Western Railway
- Jumbo block on UP fast line from 09:30 AM to 1:30 PM between Borivali and Bhayandar.
- All UP fast services rerouted via the slow line between Virar/Vasai Road and Borivali, causing cancellations and delays.
Trans-Harbour Line
- Line blocked between Thane, Vashi, and Nerul from ~11:10 AM to ~4:10 PM—services suspended in both directions toward Vashi/Panvel.
🚉 Summary Table
| Line | Section | Time | Impact Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Railway | Mulund UP/Dn Fast | 11:30 AM–3:30 PM | Fast trains diverted via slow line—add ~15 min delay; cancellations at Karjat–Khopoli |
| Western Railway | Borivali ↔ Bhayandar (UP Fast) | 09:30 AM–1:30 PM | UP fast services run on slow lines; multiple cancellations/delays |
| Trans-Harbour Line | Thane–Vashi/Nerul | ~11:10 AM–4:10 PM | Significant service suspension on Trans-Harbour corridor |
✅ Passenger Tips
- Avoid travel between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM on the affected routes—expect cancellations or significant delays.
- Services like UP fast trains were rerouted over slow lines; scheduled stops altered.
- Local services (e.g., Khopoli locals) were either cancelled or short-terminated.
- Verify live schedules via NTES, M‑Indicator, or IRCTC before planning.
If you were referring to 17 January 2025 specifically, no documented blocks occurred on that date. The block on 19 January is the closest and most significant. Let me know if you’d like revised timetables, alternative routes during the block, or specifics for mail/express trains impacted that day!