Western Railway Pronounces Mega Block For Restore Of Bridge Between Mahim And Bandra; 334 Trains Cancelled | Railways Information
MUMBAI: A lot of suburban and long-distance trains might be affected on the intervening nights of April 11 and12 and April 12 and 13 because of a mega block for the “re-girdering” of a bridge between Mahim and Bandra stations within the metropolis, the Western Railway mentioned on Wednesday.
The period of the block on every evening might be 9.30 hours, it mentioned in a launch.
On April 11, the block will begin (prepare site visitors will cease) at 11 pm and finish at 8.30 am subsequent day. On April 12, the block will begin at 11.30 pm and conclude at 9 am subsequent day.
Nonetheless, the precise block timings will range for quick and gradual strains.
“In the course of the execution of the work, a number of suburban companies in addition to Mail/Specific trains might be affected,” mentioned Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of the WR.
As many as 334 trains might be absolutely cancelled — 132 on the primary day and 202 on the second day, whereas 185 companies might be partially cancelled — 68 on the primary day and 117 on the second day.
The WR has deliberate to function 110 further companies — 42 on the primary day and 68 on the second day — to clear the additional rush of passengers.
9 long-distance trains might be partially cancelled, whereas almost 11 different trains might be both regulated or rescheduled because of the block.
Western Railway’s suburban community extends between Churchgate in south Mumbai and Dahanu Street station within the neighbouring Palghar district. Greater than 30 lakh passengers journey every day by its suburban companies.
