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Railway Mega Block On Sunday 18 February 2024
For years, the suburban train network in Mumbai has held the title of the city’s lifeline. It has been the go-to mode of transportation for Mumbaikars, connecting various parts of the bustling metropolis. However, there comes a time when the rhythmic chug of trains takes a brief pause – from 1 am to 4 am. This overnight hiatus is dedicated to essential railway repair and maintenance work, encompassing crucial tasks such as track repairs, signal updates, and various technical adjustments. Yet, the standard timeframe often falls short of meeting the demands of these intricate tasks.
In response to the challenge posed by the limited overnight window, railway employees and officials have devised a solution – the introduction of ‘mega blocks on Sundays.’ These mega blocks play a pivotal role in the comprehensive maintenance of the local train network, ensuring its sustained efficiency and safety.
Delving into the specifics, let’s explore the details of the upcoming Railway Mega block on Sunday 18 February 2024. This strategic pause in train operations is meticulously planned and announced by railway authorities. During this designated period, a series of targeted maintenance activities will take place, addressing critical aspects of the suburban train network.
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MegaBlock Sunday 18 February 2024
CENTRAL LINE Mega Block On Sunday 18 February
Railway Mega block on Sunday 18 February 2024: Central Line has announced Mega Block on Sunday 18 February 2024 for carrying out various engineering and maintenance works between Thane to Kalyan Up & Down Fast Lines.
Time: 10:40 AM to 3:40 PM
During this block period, down fast local departing from CSMT from 09.30 am to 2.45 pm will be diverted to the down slow route between Thane to Kalyan station. So these locales will run 10 minutes late from the scheduled time. Whereas fast/semi-fast local departing from Kalyan between 10.28 am to 3.25 pm will be diverted to up slow line between Kalyan to Thane station and will stop at Diva, Mumbra and Kalwa stations in addition to their respective stops and will be diverted to up fast route from Mulund station and will reach destination 10 minutes late from its scheduled time.
Also Down Mail/Express trains departing from CSMT and Dadar will be diverted to the fifth line between Thane and Kalyan station. Whereas the return CSMT and Up Mail-Express trains coming to Dadar will be diverted to sixth line between Kalyan and Thane-Vikhroli stations.
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HARBOUR LINE Mega Block On Sunday 18 February
Railway Mega block on Sunday 18 February 2024: Harbour Line has announced Mega Block on Sunday 18 February 2024 for carrying out various engineering and maintenance works between CSMT To Chunabhatti / Bandra Up & Down Lines.
Time: 11:40 AM to 4:40 PM CSMT To Chunabhatti / Bandra Down Harbour Line
Time: 11:10 AM to 4:10 PM Chunabhatti / Bandra To CSMT Up Harbour Line
During this block period, Down Harbor route services for Vashi/Belapur/Panvel departing from CSMT from 11.16 am to 4.47 pm and Down Harbor route services from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai to Bandra/Goregaon from 10.48 am to 4.43 pm will remain suspended.
Up Harbor route services departing from Panvel/Belapur/Vashi for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai from 9.53 am to 3.20 pm and Up Harbor route services departing from Goregaon/Bandra for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai from 10.45 am to 5.13 pm will remain suspended.
Special trains will be operated between Panvel to Kurla (Platform No. 8) at a distance of 20 minutes during the block period. Passengers on Harbor Line are allowed to travel on Main Line and Western Railway during the block period from 10 am to 6 pm.
TRANS HARBOUR LINE
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WESTERN LINE Mega Block On Sunday 18 Feb
Railway Mega block on Sunday 18 February 2024: No block during day time.
WESTERN Railway Night Block On 18 Feb 2024
Railway Mega block on Sunday 18 January 2024: To carry out maintenance work of tracks, signaling and overhead equipment, a Jumbo Block of 03.30 hours will be taken on UP and Down Fast lines from 00.00 hrs to 03.30 hrs between Vasai Road and Bhayandar stations in the intervening night of Saturday/Sunday, i.e. on 17th/18th February, 2024.
Time: 00:00 to 03:30 AM
As per the press release by Western Railway, during block period, all Fast line trains will be operated on Slow line between Virar and Borivali.
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