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Western Railway Imposes 4-Hour Night Block

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Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Thu, 13 August 2026 at 09:35 pm
Western Railway Imposes 4-Hour Night Block

Mumbai's Western Railway will undertake a 4-hour night block between Borivali and Bhayandar stations on the upcoming weekend.

The block will be imposed to carry out necessary maintenance work.

The maintenance work is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of local trains in Mumbai.

Western Railway has announced that the night block will be in place from 1:00 AM to 5:00 AM.

During this time, local train services will be disrupted between Borivali and Bhayandar stations.

Passengers are advised to check the updated train schedule before planning their journey.

The night block is a routine maintenance exercise undertaken by Western Railway to maintain the safety and efficiency of the local train network.

Western Railway has requested passengers to bear with the inconvenience caused due to the night block.

The maintenance work will help in improving the overall performance of the local train services in Mumbai.

Mumbai's local train network is one of the busiest in the world, with millions of passengers relying on it for their daily commute.

The Western Railway's maintenance work is essential for ensuring that the local train services continue to operate smoothly and efficiently.

Passengers can check the updated train schedule on the Western Railway website or at their local train station.

It is recommended that passengers plan their journey in advance to avoid any inconvenience caused by the night block.

Frequently asked questions

What is the duration of the night block?

The night block will be in place from 1:00 AM to 5:00 AM.

Which stations will be affected by the night block?

The night block will affect local train services between Borivali and Bhayandar stations.

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