Western Railway has announced a major mega block for Mumbai Local services scheduled for the night of April 25 and the morning of April 26, 2026. This block is necessary for the construction of a Foot Over Bridge for Metro Line-6. Passengers traveling during this period will face changes in train schedules and possible cancellations.
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What are the timings and affected areas of the block?
The main block will last for 10 hours, starting from 22:15 on April 25 until 08:15 on April 26. There is also an additional block scheduled between 01:45 and 04:45. The work will mainly impact the sections between Jogeshwari, Ram Mandir, and Dahisar.
How will this impact local and express trains?
Local train services in the affected areas will be cancelled or diverted, and several timings will be changed. Express trains are also expected to be delayed by 20 to 90 minutes. The details of the block are as follows:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Railway Zone | Western Railway |
| Date | 25-26 April 2026 |
| Main Duration | 22:15 to 08:15 (10 Hours) |
| Additional Block | 01:45 to 04:45 |
| Reason | Metro Line-6 FOB Construction |
| Affected Locations | Jogeshwari, Ram Mandir, Dahisar |
| Express Train Delay | 20-90 Minutes |
Western Railway has advised all commuters to check their train status and timings before starting their journey to avoid inconvenience.