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Mumbai: Commuters on Western Railway are set to face significant inconvenience, as 288 suburban local train services—144 local trains on January 14 and 144 on January 15, 2026—will be cancelled due to a major block undertaken in connection with the construction of the 6th railway line between Kandivali and Borivali.
Part of Ongoing 30-Day Mega Block
According Western Railway, the block is part of an ongoing 30-day mega block that commenced from the night of 20/21 December 2025 and will continue till 18 January 2026. The work involves critical infrastructure modifications, including dismantling of track points between Kandivali and Malad stations, resulting in disruption of both suburban and long-distance train services.
As per WR , a major block will be taken during the night of 13/14 January 2026 for dismantling Point No. 103 on the UP Fast Line, from 00:00 mid night to 05:30 am, and on the Down Fast Line from 01:00 am to 04:30 am
Another major block is scheduled on the night of 14/15 January 2026 for dismantling Point No. 102 on the Down Fast Line, during the same time slots.
Night Blocks on Fast Lines
According to sources, due to the suspension of the 5th line, speed restrictions, and the above blocks, several local train services will remain cancelled over the two days, causing inconvenience to thousands of daily passengers travelling during late night and early morning hours.
Mail and Express Trains Also Impacted
Western Railway has appealed to passengers to plan their journey in advance accordingly and cooperate during the execution of this essential infrastructure upgrade, which is expected to significantly enhance suburban rail capacity once completed.
Mail/Express Trains Affected
Short Termination of Trains
Train No. 19426 Nandurbar – Borivali Express (journeys commencing on 13 & 14 January 2026) will short terminate at Vasai Road.
Train No. 19418 Ahmedabad – Borivali Express (journeys commencing on 13 & 14 January 2026) will short terminate at Vasai Road.
Short Origination of Trains
Train No. 19425 Borivali – Nandurbar Express (journeys commencing on 14 & 15 January 2026) will short originate from Vasai Road.
Train No. 19417 Borivali – Ahmedabad Express (journeys commencing on 14 & 15 January 2026) will short originate from Vasai Road.
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