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Officials said the car shed exit is expected to be operational from January 21, subject to final clearance.

Western Railway to cancel 102 suburban trains on Jan 20

January 19, 2026 8:39 pm

In a press release issued on Monday, WR said the operational curbs will affect train movements on the fast corridor, leading to multiple cancellations across the day.

These new AC local trains will replace existing non-AC services. (Image generated using AI)

Mumbai Suburban rail network: Western Railway to roll out 12 AC local trains next week - check date, route, timings

January 19, 2026 2:46 pm

Mumbai Suburban Rail Network: With these, the total number of AC local train services on Western Railway will now be 121.

The extended block has been undertaken to facilitate multiple stages of civil, track and signalling works connected to the sixth line project between Kandivali and Borivali.

Western Railway to cancel 120 suburban trains each on Monday, Tuesday for sixth line work between Kandivali–Borivali

January 10, 2026 3:12 pm

The large-scale cancellations form part of a longer 30-day block period on Mumbai’s Western Railway network that began on December 20–21, 2025, and will continue till January 18, 2026.

WR officials said that frequent and surprise checks will continue, especially on high-revenue suburban routes and AC services.

Western Railway collects Rs 155.46 cr in fine through ticket checking drives in 2025

January 06, 2026 8:54 pm

Of the total fine amount recovered in 2025, Rs 41.26 crore came from the Mumbai suburban section, underscoring the scale of ticketless travel in the city’s local train system.

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