Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Western Railway Announces Four-Hour Mumbai Jumbo Block August 23
Western Railway needs to carry out important maintenance work on the railway tracks.
The work will happen between Borivali and Bhayandar stations.
It will take place overnight from August 22 to August 23, 2026.
The railway block will last four hours, from 12:30 a.m.
to 4:30 a.m.
Both local railway lines in the area will be affected.
Some local trains may be cancelled during this time.
Passengers should check the latest information before travelling.
Details of affected trains will be available at Station Master’s Offices.
Western Railway will conduct a maintenance block between Borivali and Bhayandar stations.
The block will affect the Up Local and Down Local lines.
It is scheduled from 12:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. on August 23, 2026.
Some local train services are expected to be cancelled during the block.
Passengers have been advised to check updates and plan their journeys accordingly.
- Who
- Western Railway and Mumbai local train passengers.
- What
- A four-hour Jumbo Block for essential maintenance on the Up Local and Down Local lines.
- When
- From 12:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. on August 23, 2026, during the night of August 22–23.
- Where
- Between Borivali and Bhayandar stations in Mumbai.
- Why
- To carry out essential maintenance work.
- Railway authority
- Western Railway
- Affected section
- Between Borivali and Bhayandar stations
- Affected lines
- Up Local Line and Down Local Line
- Block duration
- Four hours
- Scheduled timing
- 12:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. on August 23, 2026
- Expected impact
- Some local train services may be cancelled
- Passenger advice
- Check the respective Station Master’s Office and plan journeys accordingly