Disruption of Central Railway Services Due to Elphinstone Bridge Dismantling
Elphinstone bridge block to disrupt CR train services from April 4
The Indian Express
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A major traffic and power block for dismantling the Elphinstone Road overbridge in Mumbai will disrupt Central Railway services from April 4 to 5. The 6.5-hour block will lead to the cancellation of 46 suburban trains and short-terminations of several long-distance services, causing significant delays.
- 01Dismantling of Elphinstone Road overbridge will cause a 6.5-hour block on Central Railway.
- 0246 suburban trains will be cancelled during the block period.
- 0311 long-distance trains will be short-terminated, affecting services to various destinations.
- 04Passengers are advised to check for revised train schedules in advance.
- 05Delays for some trains may exceed six hours.
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A significant traffic and power block will take place on the Central Railway in Mumbai during the night of April 4-5, affecting both suburban and long-distance train services. The block, lasting 6 hours and 30 minutes, will run from 11:15 PM to 5:45 AM to facilitate the dismantling of the Elphinstone Road overbridge. During this time, 46 suburban trains will be cancelled, with 32 services short-terminated and 22 short-originated. Among the long-distance services, 11 trains will also be short-terminated, including notable routes like the HWH–CSMT Express and MAO–CSMT Express. Passengers should anticipate delays ranging from 15 minutes to over six hours, with some trains being rescheduled. The operation necessitates the suspension of overhead power and train movement across the affected lines, prompting officials to recommend that passengers verify the revised schedules ahead of their travel.
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This disruption will affect daily commuters and long-distance travelers in Mumbai, potentially leading to missed connections and delays.
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