20 October,2023 09:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Mumbai local trains: Over 230 long-distance trains, in Mumbai, are set to experience either full or partial cancellations between October 26 and November 7 as a result of the essential construction of the sixth railway line connecting Khar and Goregaon, a project announced by Western Railway authorities, PTI reported.
A statement from Western Railway (WR) details that 43 mail and express trains will face complete cancellations, while 188 others will be partially cancelled or short-terminated, a railway term indicating the early termination of services before the scheduled final destination.
According to the report, the disruption is attributed to the crucial non-interlocking work required for the construction of the sixth railway line connecting Khar and Goregaon, spanning an 8.8-kilometre stretch. The railway authorities assure that the work on the sixth line between Khar and Goregaon is progressing at a rapid pace.
The affected passengers are encouraged to check with Western Railway authorities for specific details of train cancellations and alternative travel arrangements during this period. Additionally, travellers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly, considering the potential delays and changes in their travel schedules.
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Jumbo Block on Sunday
Western Railway's suburban division said that it will operate a jumbo block between Goregaon and Borivali stations on Sunday. The WR said that they will carry out maintenance work of tracks, signalling and overhead equipment, a jumbo block of five hours will be taken on up and down fast lines between the two stations from 10 am to 3 pm on October 22.
Sumit Thakur, CPRO of Western Railway, said that during the block period, all up and down fast-line trains will run on slow lines between the two stations.
According to a press release issued by Sumit Thakur - Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, during the block period, all up and down fast-line trains will run on Slow lines between Goregaon and Borivali. Some services will remain cancelled and some Borivali slow locals will terminate at Goregaon.
"Detailed information to the effect is available with concerned station masters. Passengers are requested to please take note of the above arrangements," the Western Railway said.
