In connection with the work of 6th line between Goregaon and Kandivali stations, Mega Blocks are being taken to cut and connect the existing lines to lay the 6th lines. Due to this infrastructural work, the boarding/deboarding platforms (location) will change at Malad station.
According to an official statement released by Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway (WR), the details of the new boarding/deboarding location of platforms at Malad station is as under:
1. Platform No. 1 which currently receives Down Slow local trains for passengers to board/deboard on the Left side (west) for trains coming from Churchgate side, will now shift to Right side (east). Passengers will board/deboard from right with effect from 1st September, 2024.
2. Platform No. 2which currently receives Up Slow local trains for passengers to board/deboard on the Left side (east) for trains coming from Virar side, will now shift to Right side (west). Passengers will board/deboard from right with effect from 8th September, 2024.
3. Platform No. 3which currently receives Down Fast local trains for passengers to board/deboard on the Left side (west) for trains coming from Churchgate side, will now shift to Right side (east). Passengers will board/deboard from right with effect from 22nd September, 2024.
4. Platform No. 4which currently receives Up Fast local trains for passengers to board/deboard on the Left side (east) for trains coming from Virar side, will now shift to Right side (west). Passengers will board/deboard from right with effect from 29th September, 2024.
These changes are part of an ongoing effort to enhance the stations functionality and streamline the travel experience for passengers.
Passengers are requested to kindly take note of the changes being made at Malad station.