Mumbai Local News: WR, CR Cancels Mega Block On June 21 To Facilitate NEET 2026 Aspirants

In view of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2026 scheduled on Sunday, 21 June 2026, both Western Railway (WR) and Central Railway (CR) have decided not to operate their usual Sunday maintenance blocks to ensure hassle-free travel for students and their parents.

Western Railway

According to a press release issued by Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer, Western Railway:

• No Jumbo Block will be operated on the suburban section on Sunday, 21 June 2026.
• All suburban train services will run as per the weekday timetable.
• AC suburban services will continue to operate as per the regular Sunday schedule.

Special Mumbai-bound Long-Distance Trains

1. Train No. 09351/09352 Bandra Terminus – Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Special

Train No. 09351 Bandra Terminus – Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Special will depart from Bandra Terminus o­n Saturday 20th June, 2026 at 18:20 hrs

and reach Dr. Ambedkar Nagar at 11:30 hrs, the next day. Similarly, Train No. 09352 Dr. Ambedkar Nagar – Bandra Terminus Special will depart from Dr. Ambedkar Nagar o­n Friday 19th June, 2026 at 23:00 hrs and arrive Bandra Terminus at 15:40 hrs, the next day.

Enroute, this train will halt at Borivali, Palghar, Vapi, Valsad, Bilimora, Navsari, Surat, Ankleshwar, Bharuch, Chhayapuri, Godhra, Dahod, Ratlam, Ujjain and Indore stations in both directions.

This train comprises of Sleeper Class and General Second Class Coaches.

2. Train No. 09471/09472 Bandra Terminus – Maninagar Special

Train No. 09471 Bandra Terminus – Maninagar Special will depart from Bandra Terminus o­n Saturday 20th June, 2026 at 21:15 hrs and reach Maninagar at 06:00 hrs, the next day. Similarly, Train No. 09472 Maninagar – Bandra Terminus Special will depart from Maninagar o­n Saturday 20th June, 2026 at 08:30 hrs and arrive Bandra Terminus at 18:15 hrs, the same day.

Enroute, this train will halt at Borivali, Palghar, Vapi, Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Bharuch, Vishvamitri and Anand stations in both directions.

This train comprises of Sleeper Class and General Second Class Coaches.

Central Railway

To facilitate smooth travel for candidates appearing for NEET UG 2026:

• No Mega Block will be operated on Sunday, 21 June 2026.
• All 1,820 suburban services will run on all lines as per the regular weekday timetable.
• Normally, around 1,200 suburban services operate on Sundays; however, additional services have been planned to accommodate increased passenger movement.

Benefit for Students

This special arrangement will ensure smooth and uninterrupted train services, helping thousands of NEET UG 2026 candidates and their parents reach examination centres on time and without inconvenience.