Central Railway has announced a mega block on its Mumbai suburban sections on Sunday, November 2, to carry out essential engineering and maintenance works. The administration has appealed to commuters to plan their travel accordingly, as several train services will be either diverted or cancelled during the block period.

On the UP and DOWN Slow lines between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) Mumbai and Vidyavihar, the block will be in effect from 10.55 am to 3.55 pm. During this period, DOWN Slow services departing from CSMT Mumbai between 10.48 am and 3.45 pm will be diverted to the DOWN Fast line between CSMT Mumbai and Vidyavihar, halting at Byculla, Parel, Dadar, Matunga, Sion, and Kurla stations before rejoining the DOWN Slow line at Vidyavihar. Similarly, UP Slow services departing from Ghatkopar between 10.19 am and 3.52 pm will be diverted to the UP Fast line, halting at Kurla, Sion, Matunga, Dadar, Parel, and Byculla stations.