The Western Railway Mumbai Division of Indian Railways has scheduled a crucial Jumbo block for the UP and DOWN Slow lines, spanning between Santacruz and Goregaon stations on August 13. This block is strategically orchestrated to facilitate essential maintenance work encompassing tracks, signaling systems, and overhead equipment. These maintenance activities are indispensable for maintaining the infrastructure’s integrity and ensuring passenger safety.
WR to undertake Jumbo Block of five hrs on UP & DOWN Slow lines between Santacruz & Goregaon stns from 10.00 hrs to 15.00 hrs on Sunday, 13th August, 2023 inorder to carry out maintenance work of tracks, signalling and overhead equipment@RailMinIndia @drmbct pic.twitter.com/GsTbIPYLE2
— Western Railway (@WesternRly) August 11, 2023
During this imperative maintenance initiative, a five-hour Jumbo block is slated to take place, commencing at 10 am and concluding at 3 pm. In line with this schedule, Western Railways is adopting a tactical operational strategy. All SLOW line suburban trains will be temporarily rerouted onto the FAST line, thereby optimizing the available resources to accommodate the maintenance efforts.
Shri Samir Thakur, the Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, elucidated that during the Jumbo block, passengers using SLOW suburban services should be prepared for certain alterations. Trains will not halt at Vile Parle and Ram Mandir stations in both directions due to platform unavailability on the fast lines. Passengers affected by this adjustment will be permitted to travel in the opposite direction between Vile Parle and Ram Mandir stations to reach their intended destinations, Western Railways clarified.
As part of the Jumbo Block arrangements, some suburban trains will experience temporary cancellations. Additionally, select Borivali-bound trains will conclude their journeys at Goregaon station instead. These measures are implemented to ensure the smooth execution of maintenance operations while minimizing inconvenience for passengers.
Concurrently, alongside the Jumbo Block on the Western Railways, a Mega Block is also scheduled on the Central Line. Operating from 11:05 am to 3:55 pm on the Up and Down Fast Lines between Matunga and Mulund stations, this Mega Block aims to address maintenance needs on this crucial route. Furthermore, the Harbour Line will experience a Mega Block from 11:15 am to 4:14 pm between Mankhurd and Nerul stations.
In the realm of railway updates, the Western Railway has announced an extension to the trips of Train No. 09037/09038 Bandra (T) – Barmer Weekly Special Train on Special Fare. This extension is designed to cater to passenger convenience and evolving travel demands. The train, initially scheduled up to September 29, has now been prolonged to operate up to December 29, enhancing connectivity and accessibility for passengers.
