Over 2,500 Mumbai Local Train Services Cancelled Until November 6: Impact and Affected Routes

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Mumbai Local Train Services: Mumbai’s local train commuters will face significant disruptions as over 2,500 suburban services have been canceled until November 6 due to ongoing construction activities. These cancellations are a result of a block undertaken for the construction of the 6th line between Khar and Goregaon stations. The Western Railways, responsible for suburban railway services in Mumbai, has issued a statement regarding the affected routes and the rationale behind this decision.

The following are the reasons for disruption in the services:

• Disruption due to the ongoing construction of the 6th line between Khar and Goregaon stations.
• A block has been implemented as part of this construction project, leading to service cancellations.

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Details of Affected Services

• A total of 2,525 suburban services will be cancelled due to this block.
• Affected routes:
  • 230 to 316 Up (towards Churchgate) suburban trains daily.
  • 230 to 316 Down (towards Virar/Dahanu) suburban trains daily.
  • 93 local trains on November 4.
  • 110 local trains on November 5.
• Cancellations have been planned with passenger convenience in mind.

Construction Project Progress

• Active work on the construction of the 6th line between Khar and Goregaon stations.
• The project covers an 8.8-kilometer stretch.
• Construction commenced on October 7, and it is progressing rapidly.

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Previous Rail Traffic Block

• Prior to the current disruption, a substantial 38-hour rail traffic block was enforced between Panvel and Kharghar suburban stations in October.
• This block led to the cancellation of local train services on this route.
• Announced from September 30 to October 3.
• More than 170 services were cancelled.
• 700 trains were short-terminated at Belapur during the block.

Conclusion

The cancellation of over 2,500 suburban services until November 6 is a necessary step to facilitate the construction of the 6th line between Khar and Goregaon stations. Commuters are advised to stay informed about service changes and plan their journeys accordingly during this construction period.