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CSMT 75-Day Mega-Block: Express Trains Diverted to Dadar-Thane, Timings Changed!
- •Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) to have a 75-day special traffic and power block from October 1 to December 15, 2026.
- •Redevelopment and modernization work at CSMT will close railway traffic on platforms 14 and 15 completely.
- •Many long-distance Mail-Express trains will now terminate at Dadar and Thane stations instead of CSMT, with revised timings.
- •The Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) has commenced Phase-1 of the CSMT redevelopment project.
- •Passengers are advised to plan their journeys in advance and check official railway notifications for updates.
Key Questions Answered
Central Railway is implementing a 75-day special traffic and power block from October 1 to December 15, 2026, for the redevelopment and modernization work of the CSMT station. This includes foundation work on platforms 14, 15, and stabling line 15 as part of Phase-1 of the project handled by the Rail Land Development Authority.
Several Mail-Express trains will terminate at Dadar instead of CSMT during the 75-day block. These include the Ballarshah-CSMT Nandigram Express, Howrah-CSMT Express, Amravati-CSMT Express, Bhubaneswar-CSMT Konark Express, Madgaon-CSMT Tejas Express, Bidar-CSMT Express, and Latur-CSMT Express.
The 12134 Mangaluru-CSMT Express is scheduled to be short-terminated at Thane station rather than its usual destination at CSMT due to the ongoing redevelopment work.
