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Is there Mega block on Central Railway?
Indian Railways’ Central Railway(CR) zone will operate Mega Block on its suburban sections for carrying out various engineering and maintenance works today.
What is mega block in Railway?
The mega block has been announced by Central Railway to carry out various operational maintenance work of tracks, signalling and overhead equipment.
Where is Mega block in Mumbai?
The Central Railway Zone of Mumbai Division will operate a mega block for carrying out maintenance work of rail tracks. There will be a five-hour block on Sunday between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Vidyavihar on the UP and down slow line between 10:55 am to 3:55 pm.
Which trains are Cancelled due to mega block?
due to the addition of two new lines between Thane and Diva stations located near Mumbai. The Railways informed that at least 350 suburban locals and 117 mail, express, and passenger trains will be cancelled during the mega block period.
Where is the mega block?
The mega block will be carried on Up Harbour line services between Panvel/Belapur/Vashi to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus from 9.53 am to 3.20 pm. No local train will operate for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai leaving Goregaon/ Bandra from 10.45am to 5.13pm.
Is there mega block?
The Central Railway Zone of Mumbai Division will operate a mega block for carrying out maintenance work of rail tracks. There will be a five-hour block on Sunday between Matunga and Mulund on the UP and down fast line between 11:05 am to 4:05 pm. fast trains on the route will be diverted to slow lines.
Why there is mega block?
“These maintenance mega blocks are essential for infrastructure upkeep and safety. Passengers are requested to bear with the Railway Administration for the inconvenience caused,” it added.
Is there mega block on Sunday in Mumbai?
Is Mumbai local running today?
Trains on all corridors are running. Few trains on Main, Harbor line are running 10-15 mins late.”
Is there mega block on Sunday?
What happens mega block?
During the block period, all Fast line suburban trains will be operated on Slow line between Borivali and Goregaon stations. All Down Fast line mail/express trains will run on 5th line between Andheri and Borivali i. e all Down direction Mail / Express trains will be dealt on Platform No. 8/9 of Borivali station.
Is there any mega block in Western Railway?
Indian Railways’ Central Railway and Western Railway zone will operate Mega Block and Jumbo Block on its suburban sections in Mumbai for carrying out various engineering and maintenance works on Sunday.
Are trains running in Mumbai?
Trains on all corridors are running.
How long is mega block?
six to seven hours
A mega block means suspension of traffic on a long stretch due to maintenance work. The railways will block a large number of routes to carry out maintenance work which will delay trains. These blocks will of six to seven hours of duration.
Does May 22 2022 have mega block?
According to a press release issued by Sumit Thakur – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railways, all fast line locals will run on slow line between Goregaon and Santacruz stations during the block. There will be no jumbo block in day time on this Sunday i.e. 22 May 2022.
Is Mumbai Suburban Railway profitable?
Amidst a major push for expansion of the suburban Mumbai rail network in the Union Budget, the government today informed Parliament that the national transporter has incurred a loss of more than Rs 4,000 crore in the last three years in running the Mumbai locals.