Mumbai Local News: Western Railway Mega Block For Gokhale Bridge Reconstruction On 2nd & 3rd January!

Andheri Gokhale Bridge reconstruction

Andheri Gokhale Bridge Reconstruction: Mumbai, the bustling metropolis often referred to as the ‘city that never sleeps,’ is set to witness a significant development with the reconstruction of the Gopal Krishna Gokhale Bridge in Andheri. This ambitious project has achieved a crucial milestone, paving the way for the reopening of a key east-west link in the western suburban area. Let’s delve into the details of western railway mega block for Gokhale Bridge Reconstruction on 2nd & 3rd January.

Breakthrough Achievement: Installation of First Girder

The Gokhale Bridge reconstruction project marked a breakthrough with the successful installation of the first girder, weighing approximately 1200 MT, between the night of December 2 and 3. This achievement sets the stage for reopening one lane on the bridge by February 15, 2024. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) spearheads this significant development in public transport infrastructure.

western railway mega block for Gokhale Bridge Reconstruction

Western Railway Mega Block for Gokhale Bridge: In connection with the work of construction of Gokhale ROB, a major traffic and power block will be taken from 01.40 hrs to 04.40 hrs o­n UP and Down harbour lines, slow lines & fast lines as well as 5^th & 6^th lines in the intervening night of Tuesday/Wednesday i.e. 02^nd/03^rd January, 2024. Due to this block few Western Railway trains will be cancelled & regulated.

According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the details of the trains which will be cancelled/regulated o­n 02^nd /03^rd January, 2024 are as under:

WR Mega Block: Cancellation of Mumbai Suburban Trains

1. Train No. 92192 Virar – Andheri  local departing Virar at 22.18
2. Train No. 92003 Andheri – Virar  local departing Andheri at 04.25.
3. Train No. 92198 Vasai Road – Andheri  local departing Vasai Road at 23.15.
4. Train No. 92005 Andheri – Virar  local departing Andheri at 04.40.
5. Train No. 90002 Andheri – Churchgate  local departing Andheri at 04.05.
6. Train No. 91047 Churchgate – Vile Parle  local departing Churchgate at 00.31.

WR Mega Block: Partially Cancellation of Mumbai Suburban Trains

1. Train No. 91055 Churchgate- Borivali local departing from Churchgate at 01.00 hrs will run upto Bandra & will be partially cancelled between Bandra & Borivali.
2. Train No. 90004 Borivali-Churchgate local departing from Borivali at 03.50 hrs will be partially cancelled between Borivali & Bandra and will be run from Bandra.

western railway mega block due to Gokhale Bridge: Regulation of Trains

1. Train No. 90006 Virar – Churchgate  local departing Virar at 03.25 will be regulated by 00.15 min. 
2. Train No. 90008 Borivali – Churchgate  local departing Borivali at 04.05 will be regulated by 00.15 min. 
3. Train No. 90012 Virar – Borivali  local departing Virar at 03.35 will be regulated by 00.10 min. 

western railway mega block due to Gokhale Bridge: Express Trains

1. Train No. 19038 Barauni-Bandra Terminus Avadh Express will be regulated by 45 minutes at Borivali and will arrive at Bandra Terminus late by 60 Minutes.
2. Train No. 22946 Okha-Mumbai Central Saurashtra Mail will be regulated by 30 minutes o­n Surat-Borivali section and will reach Mumbai Central 30 Minutes late.

Phased Dismantling and Project Impact

The Gopal Krishna Gokhale Bridge underwent a phased dismantling process between December 2022 and March 2023. While the installation of the first girder impacted a few long-distance trains, the local community eagerly awaits the reopening of this vital east-west connector in Andheri. The bridge has been closed since November 3, 2022, with the Western Railways initiating the demolition in December 2022 and completing the four-month-long process in March 2023.

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