Mumbai Mega Block: Commuters travelling on Mumbai’s Western Railway corridor should be prepared for delays and cancellations this weekend as the railway
has announced a major night block on the Kandivali–Malad section. The block is being taken as part of ongoing infrastructure work for the construction of the 6th railway line between Kandivali and Borivali, a key project aimed at improving capacity and easing congestion on the busy suburban network. The block will be implemented during the midnight hours of January 11/12, 2026, with fast lines affected in both directions.
Why the Block is Being Taken
Western Railway said the night block is in continuation of ongoing work for the Kandivali–Borivali 6th line project. The additional line is expected to strengthen rail infrastructure on one of Mumbai’s most crowded suburban stretches, helping reduce bottlenecks and improve overall train movement in the longer run.
Block Timing: Kandivali–Malad Section
As per the update, the block schedule is as follows:
Up Fast Line
- Time: 23:15 hrs to 03:15 hrs
- Time: 01:00 hrs to 04:30 hrs
The block is planned during late-night hours to minimise disruption, but services may still be impacted for passengers travelling during these timings.
🚧 Western Railway – Block Update 🚧
In continuation of the ongoing work for the construction of the 6th line between Kandivali–Borivali, Major Blocks will be taken on 11/12 Jan 2026 (midnight) as under ⬇️
🔹 Kandivali–Malad Section
🚆 Up Fast Line: 23:15 hrs to 03:15 hrs
🚆…— DRM - Mumbai Central, WR (@drmbct) January 9, 2026
Trains to be Cancelled or Regulated
Western Railway has warned that some trains will remain cancelled or regulated during the block period.
This means commuters may face:
- temporary suspension of select services
- trains running late or held at stations
- rescheduling of services
- possible changes in platform allocation
Where to Check Train Details
Passengers have been advised to check the list of affected services through official railway sources.
- Details of cancelled or regulated trains are available at Station Master offices
- Commuters are also advised to confirm the latest status before heading to the station, especially for late-night travel
Commuters should:
- start early where possible
- keep buffer time for delays
- check train announcements at stations
- avoid last-minute travel on fast lines during block hours
