Mumbai Local Train Services to Face 13-Hour Disruption on Sat & Sun
If you’re planning to travel by local train in Mumbai on Saturday and Sunday, be prepared for some inconvenience. The Western Railways, which operates Mumbai local trains, has announced a 13-hour jumbo block between Grant Road and Mumbai Central Station. The block will be carried out from 10 pm on Saturday to 11 am on Sunday, affecting commuters.
The jumbo block, which is a routine maintenance activity, is essential to carry out repairs and maintenance work on the tracks. During this period, there will be no train services between Grant Road and Mumbai Central Station, and commuters will have to find alternative modes of transportation to reach their destinations.
The Western Railways has announced that the jumbo block will be carried out from 10 pm on Saturday to 11 am on Sunday, which means that commuters will have to plan their travel accordingly. The block will affect all local train services, including those running on the Western Railway’s main line.
The announcement has left many commuters worried, especially those who rely heavily on local trains to commute to work or school. “I’m really worried about this,” said Rohan Sharma, a daily commuter. “I have to travel to work on Sunday, and I’m not sure what I’ll do during the block period. I hope the railways provide some alternative arrangements.”
The Western Railways has not announced any alternative arrangements or special trains to cater to commuters during the block period. However, officials said that they will make sure that the block is carried out smoothly and with minimal inconvenience to commuters.
The 13-hour jumbo block is a significant disruption to the city’s local train services, which are already struggling to cope with the increasing number of commuters. The city’s local train network is one of the most crowded and busiest in the country, with over 7.5 million commuters relying on it every day.
The Western Railways has been facing criticism for its poor maintenance and repair work on the tracks. In recent months, there have been several instances of train derailments and delays, which have affected commuters.
In recent years, the Western Railways has been working to improve its infrastructure and services. The railways have been carrying out various maintenance and repair works on the tracks, including the replacement of old tracks and signaling systems.
While the 13-hour jumbo block is necessary for the maintenance and repair work, it will undoubtedly cause inconvenience to commuters. The Western Railways should provide some alternative arrangements or special trains to cater to commuters during the block period.
In conclusion, commuters who rely on local trains to travel in Mumbai should be prepared for a 13-hour disruption on Saturday and Sunday. The Western Railways has announced a jumbo block between Grant Road and Mumbai Central Station, which will affect all local train services. While the block is necessary for maintenance and repair work, it will undoubtedly cause inconvenience to commuters. The railways should provide some alternative arrangements or special trains to cater to commuters during the block period.
