More than 120 suburban train services on Mumbai’s Western Railway corridor are set to be cancelled on January 12 and January 13, 2026, as extensive night-time infrastructure work continues between Kandivali and Borivali. The cancellations have been announced in connection with the construction of a sixth railway line, a project aimed at enhancing capacity on one of the city’s most heavily congested suburban routes.
It has been confirmed that approximately 60 Up and 60 Down services will be withdrawn on each of the two days. The impact is expected to be significant, particularly during peak commuter hours, as the affected section serves thousands of daily passengers travelling between Mumbai’s western suburbs and the city’s commercial districts. These service disruptions form part of a larger 30-day block programme that commenced on the night of December 20–21, 2025, and is scheduled to conclude on January 18, 2026. During this period, multiple stages of civil engineering, track realignment, and signalling upgrades have been undertaken to support the long-term expansion of the suburban rail network.
As part of the ongoing works, major night blocks have been imposed on January 11–12 and January 12–13. During these blocks, the Up Fast Line has been scheduled to remain closed from 11.15 pm to 3.15 am, while the Down Fast Line has been blocked between 1 am and 4.30 am. These restrictions have been applied to facilitate the dismantling of existing railway points and the integration of new crossovers at Kandivali, with train movement between Kandivali and Malad being directly affected.
Operational capacity has been further reduced due to the temporary suspension of the fifth line and the enforcement of speed restrictions in the work zone. As a result, a significant number of suburban services have been cancelled to maintain safety and operational efficiency during the execution of the works. Railway officials have emphasised that these measures are essential for long-term improvements. It has been stated that the construction of the sixth line is expected to ease congestion, improve punctuality, and support smoother suburban operations once completed. Passengers have been advised to remain informed about service changes and to plan their journeys in advance during the affected dates.