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According to WR officials, the project involves track slewing, as well as the insertion and removal of multiple crossovers in the Borivali–Kandivali section.

Amid sixth line works: Western Railway to cancel up to 80 local trains daily on Borivali–Kandivali line

December 21, 2025 9:51 pm

Railway officials have advised commuters to plan journeys in advance, follow station announcements, and refer to updated timetables displayed at stations and on official railway communication platforms.

The project was earlier scheduled for completion in December 2024 but was delayed due to site-related constraints and contractual issues, railway officials said.

Western Railway to commission Jogeshwari as Mumbai’s fourth rail terminus by June 2026

December 21, 2025 3:56 pm

The project, costing approximately Rs 76.48 crore, aims to alleviate congestion at existing long-distance stations like Dadar, Mumbai Central, and Bandra Terminus.

These special trains will connect several key cities, including Vadodara, Surat, Mathura, Jaipur, Kishangarh,

Western Railway to run 13 special trains to meet travel demand - check routes, stoppages, timings

December 06, 2025 8:10 pm

Western railway 13 special trains list, WR special train timings 2025: To meet the rising demand and manage the additional rush of passengers, Western Railway (WR) has announced the operation of 13 more special trains.

Western Railway, Central Railway to operate major line blocks on November 16

November 14, 2025 10:51 pm

Central Railway will simultaneously operate a four-hour Mega Block affecting the Main, Harbour and Trans-Harbour lines.

Western Railway sets record with 21 festive trains from Udhna in 12 hours

October 21, 2025 3:54 am

According to officials, the operation was carried out between 5 am and 5 pm through planning and coordination under the supervision of senior officers on October 19. Food and drink were supplied to waiting passengers, police said

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Western Railway to run 8 pairs of unreserved special trains to clear festival rush

October 16, 2025 11:00 am

Parcel facility at Udhna Railway station suspended from October 15 to 31.

Pune-bound superfast train 'takes detour' in Jalgaon's direction, Western Railway begins probe

September 13, 2025 9:35 pm

The Jodhpur-Hadapsar Superfast Express was launched in May this year. The incident took place on Friday after the train departed from Surat.

The terminal will be developed on the eastern side of the existing yard at Vasai Road, utilising 4.5 hectares of railway land.

Western Railway to issue tender for Vasai Road coaching terminal within a month

August 15, 2025 4:06 pm

The Vasai Road Coaching Terminal is designed as a dedicated facility for improved southbound train connectivity from Vasai Road, as well as enhanced MEMU/EMU services between Vasai Road and Panvel stations.

Western Railway collects over Rs 71 crore as fine in four months

August 06, 2025 12:46 am

According to a press release by the Western Railway, of the Rs 70.98 crore collected as fine, the Mumbai suburban section accounted for Rs 19.55 crore

Vaishnaw stated that Indian Railways is committed to modernise, improve commuter experience, and enhanced regional connectivity, with a special focus on the Mumbai Suburban Railway Network. (Image: Ministry of Railways/X)

Big boost for Mumbai local train services: 12 rail projects worth over Rs 16,200 crore sanctioned

July 27, 2025 3:27 pm

Mumbai Suburban Train Network: Earlier this year, Vaishnaw emphasized that infrastructure development is the cornerstone for increasing suburban services. Thus, the new infrastructure projects aims to decongest existing lines, improve service frequency, and cater to the ever-growing demand of Mumbai’s suburban commuters.