Mumbai commuters need to plan their Sunday travel carefully as Central and Western Railways have announced mega blocks on April 12, 2026. These blocks are necessary for essential engineering and maintenance work to ensure passenger safety and infrastructure reliability. Local train schedules on the Main, Harbour, and Western lines will face significant changes and cancellations during the block period.
How will Central Railway services be affected?
The Central Railway will operate a block on the Main Line between CSMT and Vidyavihar from 10:55 AM to 3:55 PM. During this time, slow trains will be diverted to fast lines, skipping stations like Masjid, Sandhurst Road, Chinchpokli, and Currey Road. On the Harbour Line, services between CSMT and Vashi, Bandra, and Goregaon will remain suspended for several hours.
| Section | Duration | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Main Line (CSMT-Vidyavihar) | 10:55 AM – 3:55 PM | Diverted to fast lines |
| Harbour Line (CSMT-Vashi) | 11:16 AM – 4:47 PM | Services suspended |
| Harbour Line (CSMT-Bandra) | 10:48 AM – 4:43 PM | Services suspended |
What are the changes for Western Railway commuters?
Western Railway will carry out a jumbo block between Santacruz and Goregaon stations. This block is scheduled from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on the up and down fast lines. To manage the crowd and maintain connectivity, the railway administration will operate all fast line trains on the slow tracks between these two stations. Passengers should expect slight delays and are advised to check the latest schedule before leaving home.
- Main line passengers can use fast line stations like Byculla, Parel, Dadar, and Kurla.
- Special trains will run between Panvel and Kurla on platform number 8 during the block.
- Harbour line travelers can use the Main line and Western Railway routes between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.