What’s Happening?
Central Railway has announced a night block on the Harbour Line between August 5 and 9, from 10:45 PM to 3:45 AM, to facilitate electronic interlocking upgrades at Vashi station. This crucial modernization will improve train safety and efficiency.
🚦 Affected Services
❌ Cancellations:
Down locals from CSMT to Vashi at 9:50 PM, 10:14 PM, and 10:30 PM cancelled nightly.
Up locals from Vashi to CSMT at 4:03 AM, 4:15 AM, 4:25 AM, 4:37 AM, 4:50 AM, and 5:04 AM will be cancelled on the first three days. Only two (4:03 AM & 4:25 AM) will be cancelled on the last two days.
🔁 Partial Services:
Belapur–CSMT local at 8:54 PM will terminate at Vashi.
Belapur–CSMT at 9:16 PM and Bandra–CSMT at 10:00 PM will terminate at Vadala Road.
Panvel–Vashi locals at 10:50 PM and 11:32 PM will terminate at Nerul.
🕔 Morning Adjustments:
CSMT to Panvel services at 4:52 AM and 5:30 AM, and Vadala Road to Panvel at 5:06 AM and 5:52 AM will originate from Nerul.
CSMT–Goregaon local at 5:10 AM will now start from Vadala Road.
⚙️ Why It’s Important
The installation of a new Electronic Interlocking system at Vashi is a part of Central Railway’s modernization push. It replaces older signaling infrastructure, ensuring:
Improved safety
Better train routing
Smoother handling of suburban traffic
📌 Quick Summary Table
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Dates | August 5 to August 9, 2025 |
| Block Timing | 10:45 PM – 3:45 AM |
| Line Affected | Harbour Line (CSMT–Vashi–Panvel–Belapur) |
| Reason | Electronic Interlocking Upgrade at Vashi |
| Services Impacted | Terminations, Cancellations, Re-routing |
❓ FAQs
Q1: Why are Harbour Line services being blocked at night?
To implement a new Electronic Interlocking system at Vashi for safer and smoother train operations.
Q2: Will day-time services be affected?
No. Only late-night and early-morning trains between Aug 5 and 9 are affected.
Q3: What alternatives do commuters have?
Commuters can board early evening services or use alternate origins like Nerul or Vadala Road as per new schedules.
Q4: Will services improve after this work?
Yes. The upgraded system will reduce delays and enhance operational efficiency.
Published on : 5th August
Published by : SMITA
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