Central Railway and the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) have successfully completed a major engineering task between Panvel and Kalamboli. A special traffic and power block was implemented on the night of January 25–26, 2026, to facilitate this work. The block was taken to launch a massive open web girder for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) project. This operation marks a significant milestone in improving freight connectivity in the region.
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Details of the Massive Engineering Work
The engineering block was effective from 1:20 AM to 5:20 AM, lasting for about four hours. During this short window, the engineering teams launched a steel open web girder that is 110.5 meters long and weighs 1,500 metric tonnes. This structure is recorded as the longest Rail Flyover (RFO) girder constructed by DFCCIL till date. The work took place on the UP and DOWN Main Lines, which required careful planning to minimize disruption. Along with this main task, teams also worked on subway construction and bridge maintenance at Panvel.
Trains Affected During the Block
Due to the power and traffic block, several long-distance trains running through the Konkan and Pune routes were regulated or diverted. Passengers traveling during the early morning hours faced some changes in the schedule. The following trains were impacted during the four-hour operation:
| Train Name & Number | Action Taken |
|---|---|
| 22193 Daund–Gwalior Express | Diverted via Karjat–Kalyan–Vasai Road |
| 20112 Madgaon–CSMT Konkan Kanya Express | Regulated at Somatane (3:52 AM – 5:20 AM) |
| 12134 Mangalore–CSMT Express | Regulated at Apta (2:50 AM – 5:15 AM) |
| 11004 Sawantwadi Road–Dadar Tutari Express | Regulated at Jite (4:14 AM – 5:10 AM) |
| 12620 Mangalore–LTT Matsyaganda Express | Regulated at Pen (4:32 AM – 5:05 AM) |
| 10103 CSMT–Madgaon Mandovi Express | Rescheduled to depart CSMT at 8:20 AM |