Mumbai Local Train Update: Western Railway Announces Major Overnight Block Between Vasai Road & Vaitarna On April 18–19

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Mumbai: The Western Railway has announced a major overnight block on the Vasai Road–Vaitarna stations in Mumbai, scheduled from late Friday night (April 18) to early Saturday morning (April 19). Due to the overnight block, early-morning trains may experience delays.

The update was shared via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle @drmbct. During this block, some suburban trains will be cancelled, and train movement in both directions (UP and DOWN lines) will be affected within the designated hours. Passengers are advised to check updates in advance and plan their travel accordingly.

Western Railway

Details of the Block:

Date: Friday night, April 18, 2025, to Saturday morning, April 19, 2025

Time: 11:50 PM to 4:30 AM:

Location: Vasai Road Vaitarna section

Lines Affected: UP & DOWN lines (both directions)

Expected Impact:

Several suburban train services will be cancelled during this time window.

Other late-night and early-morning trains may experience delays.

Block Alert: ON 18/19 April 2025

(Major Block – Vasai Road Vaitarna Section)

Date: Friday night (18.04.2025) to Saturday early morning (19.04.2025)
Timing: 11:50 PM (23:50 hrs) to 4:30 AM (04:30 hrs)
Affected Lines: UP & DOWN Lines (Both Directions)

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— DRM – Mumbai Central, WR (@drmbct) April 17, 2025

Passenger Advisory:

Passengers are advised to check the list of cancelled trains at the Station Master’s office before travelling. The Railway authorities regret the inconvenience and request passengers’ cooperation as this maintenance is necessary to ensure the safety and reliability of train operations.

Central Railway Announces 3-Day Power Block Between Lonavala & Malavali:

The Central Railway has scheduled a special traffic and power block on the Lonavala–Malavali section from Friday, April 18, to Sunday, April 20, 2025. The update was shared by the railway authorities on Thursday. These blocks are necessary for the ongoing work to launch four steel girders as part of the construction of a new Road Over Bridge (ROB) in the area.

Train services on this stretch will be affected during the three-day period. Passengers are advised to plan ahead and consider alternate travel options to avoid inconvenience.