Mahaparinirvan Din: Railways Issue Special Advisory for Dadar Station - Several Bridges, Entrances To Be Closed/Restricted

The railway authorities have announced route diversions at Dadar station to ensure a smooth and safe experience for the devotees visiting Chaitya Bhoomi in Dadar, Mumbai, on December 6, 2024.

On the occasion of Mahaparinirvan Diwas, certain bridges and entrances will be closed or restricted, stated the Government Railway Police (GRP). With this, it aims to manage the surge of devotees gathering to pay tribute to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on his 67th death anniversary.

These restrictions will be in effect from 00:01 midnight on December 5, 2024 to 24:00 midnight on December 6, 2024.

The number of passengers is currently 75 to 80 lakh on Dadar station. However, this number is expected to reach 90 to 95 lakh in December due to Mahaparinirvan Din.

All entrances connecting the railway station on the Central Large Bridge connecting the Central and Western Railway stations on Platform No. 12 at Dadar station will remain closed for pedestrians and passengers.

This bridge will be open for passengers coming to Dadar station by suburban/mail trains to go from one platform of Dadar Central and Western Railway stations to the other.

Skywalk Bridge:

The Skywalk Bridge will remain open for all passengers to go to the platform at Dadar Railway Station. This bridge will remain open for all passengers coming to Dadar Central and Western Railway Stations to exit the station from the East-West side.

BMC Bridge:

This bridge will remain open for passengers coming to the platform at Dadar Railway Station from the East-West city limits outside the station.

The Central Pedestrian Bridge

Central Pedestrian Bridge in the jurisdiction of Central Railway will remain open for passengers alighting on the platform at Dadar Central Railway Station to change platforms as well as access to the East-West city limits.

The pedestrian bridge connecting the Central and Western stations on the north side of the large bridge will remain open for the passengers arriving to the Railway Station through the gate.

All the entrances (except Gate no. 2 & 3 nearby Skywalk bridge) of Dadar Western Railway Station platform no.1 will remain closed for railway passengers and followers to come to the platforms from city limits.

The lame/blind footbridge at Dadar Western Railway Station platform no.1 will remain closed for westbound to eastbound train passengers and followers coming from the city limits.

Bridge near the south side of the skywalk (WR): Passengers alighting at Dadar western railway station platforms 2/3 and 4/5 can use this bridge to access city limits via the skywalk. They can also reach Central Railway platforms 9/10, 10A/11, 12, and 13/14. Entry to this bridge will be accessible via stairs on platform no. 1 and by lift.