Mega Block on 31-01-2025
Mega Block on 31.01.2025 (Sunday)
Mega Block on 31.1.2025
Central Railway will operate Mega Block on its suburban sections for carrying out maintenance work on 31st January 2025.
Byculla – Matunga Up and Dn Fast Lines From 11.05 A.M. To 4.05 P.M.
Kurla – Vashi Up and Dn Harbour Lines From 11.10 A.M to 4.10 P.M.
These maintenance mega blocks are essential for infrastructure upkeep and safety. Passengers are requested to bear with the Railway Administration for the inconvenience caused.
Western Railway Jumbo Block
WR’S JUMBO BLOCK BETWEEN BORIVALI & GOREGAON STATIONS ON SUNDAY 31st JANUARY 2025
To carry out maintenance work of tracks, signalling and overhead equipment, a Jumbo Block of five hours will be taken on UP and DOWN Slow lines between Borivali and Goregaon from 10.35 hrs to 15.35 hrs on Sunday, 31st January, 2025.
According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur – Chief Public Relations Officer of Wester Railway, during the block period, all UP and DOWN Slow line trains will run on Fast lines between Goregaon and Borivali and no trains will be dealt from Platform No. 1, 2, 3 & 4 at Borivali station. Due to block few suburban trains will remain cancelled, whose list is available in Station Master’s office. Passengers are requested to please take note of the above arrangements.
Here’s the latest official schedule of mega blocks on Mumbai’s suburban Central Railway lines in 2025, primarily used for maintenance and infrastructure upgrades:
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🔧 Confirmed Mega Blocks on Central Railway (2025)
🗓️ Sunday, 20 July 2025
- Duration: 10:55 AM – 3:55 PM, affecting UP & DOWN slow lines between CSMT and Vidyavihar
- Harbour line blocks: CSMT – Vashi / Panvel services suspended between ~11:10 AM and 4:40 PM with alternate local train options running via CSMT–Kurla during the block period
🗓️ Sunday, 27 July 2025
- 5th & 6th lines between Thane and Kalyan blocked from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All UP/DOWN slow services diverted on fast lines with stops at Thane, Diva, Dombivli, etc., and expected delays of ~10 minutes
- Harbour Line Vashi–Panvel services blocked from ~11:05 AM to 4:05 PM (Panvel–CSMT services blocked till ~5:07 PM). Limited special services operate on CSMT–Vashi section
- Trans-Harbour Line (Thane–Vashi/Nerul) services cancelled between ~11:05 AM–4:05 PM. Thane–Vashi section remains operational with some exceptions
🗓️ Sunday, 13 July 2025
- Blocks on 5th & 6th lines between Vidyavihar and Thane, carried out from 08:00 AM to 1:30 PM for engineering work. Several mail/express trains were temporarily diverted during this window
🗓️ Sunday, 22 June 2025
- Central & Harbour line slow lines blocked (noted via Facebook updates) — exact timing similar to other Sunday maintenance slots: likely between 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
🔁 Patterns & Recurrence
- Blocks predominantly happen on Sundays, typically between 11 AM–4 PM.
- They target slow line tracks, allowing fast lines to maintain limited train operations.
- Harbour and Trans-Harbour services are often significantly disrupted, with partial rerouting and special shuttles where possible.
- Western Railway suburban services remain unaffected on these dates
📋 Summary Table
| Date | Lines Affected | Time Window | Impact on Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2025 | Central & Harbour | ~11:00–16:00 | Slow lines blocked; diversions via fast lines |
| 13 Jul 2025 | Central (Vidyavihar–Thane) | 08:00–13:30 | Slow line block; express/mail trains diverted |
| 20 Jul 2025 | Central (CSMT–Vidyavihar) | 10:55–15:55 | Harbour line also impacted with service suspensions |
| 27 Jul 2025 | Central (Thane–Kalyan), Harbour, Trans‑Harbour | 11:00–16:00 | Major slow line blocks; limited special services deployed |
✅ Commuter Tips & Recommendations
- Check schedules before Sunday travel: consult IRCTC, NTES, M‑Indicator, or CR’s official channels.
- Expect delays and diversions especially on slow-line services.
- Western Railway locals are unaffected—consider alternate routes via WR where possible.
- Track updates via apps for live running status and alternative travel options.
Need exact station-by-station rerouting info or downloadable revised timetables for any of the block dates? I’d be happy to fetch it for you!