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Mumbai Monorail to be shut from Sept 20 for major upgrade
Updated On: 17 September, 2025 08:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Officials say block has been planned to quickly integrate new rolling stock, carry out advanced signalling upgrades, and refurbish existing fleet
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The block is a carefully thought-out step to rejuvenate the Mumbai Monorail, according to the metropolitan commissioner. REPRESENTATION PIC/ASHISH RAJE
The Mumbai Monorail will temporarily stop operations from September 20, as part of a major system upgrade aimed at making services safer, faster, and more reliable for commuters, an official statement said on Tuesday.The decision comes after recent technical snags, halting the Mumbai Monorail. “This planned block will allow faster integration of new rolling stock, advanced Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling upgrades, and refurbishment of the existing fleet, ensuring safer, smoother, and more reliable operations for Mumbaikars,” a note said.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who is also the chairman of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), said, “The block is a vital step in strengthening Mumbai’s transport backbone. The introduction of new rakes, advanced CBTC signalling, and the refurbishment of the existing fleet will ensure safer and more reliable services for citizens. This short block is necessary to complete the work with speed and precision. With the cooperation of Mumbaikars, we will bring back the monorail in a stronger form.”
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