**Mumbai: Major Redevelopment Work to Suspend Train Operations at CSMT Platform 18 for 80 Days**
Train operations at Platform 18 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) will be suspended for 80 days starting October 1, as the Central Railway undertakes significant redevelopment work at the historic terminus. The block, scheduled until December 19, is part of a major revamp project being executed by the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA).
According to railway officials, the shutdown is necessary to carry out foundational work and erect safety barricades on the platform. Train services will only resume after the construction is completed and Platform 18 is handed back for passenger use.
While suburban services will remain unaffected, long-distance trains that usually operate from Platform 18 will be reassigned to other platforms. Officials added that although maintenance windows for premium trains may be slightly tighter during this period, passenger safety will not be compromised.
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### Train Adjustments & Daily Traffic
Platforms 11 to 18 at CSMT handle nearly 40 to 45 long-distance trains every day, with Platform 18 catering to six to eight of them. Thousands of commuters depend on this platform daily.
Earlier this year, Platforms 12 and 13 were upgraded to accommodate 24-coach trains, which temporarily disrupted schedules. A similar adjustment process will now take place at Platform 18 during this block.
Due to this suspension, two express trains will be affected:
– **12112 Amravati–CSMT Express**
– **11002 Ballarshah–CSMT Nandigram Express**
Both trains, with journeys commencing on September 30, will be short-terminated at Dadar until further notice, as reported by *Mid-day*.
Central Railway (CR) has appealed to passengers for understanding and cooperation, emphasizing that the inconvenience is temporary but essential for long-term improvements at the iconic terminus.
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### Upcoming Mega Block on Sunday: Impact on Mumbai Division
In addition to the CSMT works, CR’s Mumbai Division will carry out a mega block on Sunday to undertake engineering and maintenance activities across the Main Line and Trans-Harbour Line.
#### Main Line Block
A block will be operated on the 5th and 6th lines between Vidyavihar and Thane from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm. As a result, several long-distance trains will face minor diversions and delays of around 10–15 minutes.
**Impact on DOWN trains (LTT departures):**
– 11055 LTT–Gorakhpur Express
– 11061 LTT–Jaynagar Pawan Express
– 16345 LTT–Thiruvananthapuram Netravati Express
– 17222 LTT–Kakinada Express
**Impact on UP Mail/Express trains (CSMT-bound):**
– 11010 Pune–CSMT Sinhagad Express
– 12124 Pune–CSMT Deccan Queen
– 12126 Pune–CSMT Pragati Express
– 12140 Nagpur–CSMT Sevagram Express
– 22226 Solapur–CSMT Vande Bharat Express
– 12321 Howrah–CSMT Mail
– 11012 Dhule–CSMT Express
**Impact on UP LTT-bound trains:**
– 13201 Rajgir–LTT Express
– 17221 Kakinada–LTT Express
– 12168 Banaras–LTT Superfast Express
– 12812 Hatia–LTT Express
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#### Trans-Harbour Line Block
The Trans-Harbour Line will also face a block between Thane and Vashi/Nerul from 11:10 am to 4:10 pm. During this period, all UP and DOWN services between these sections will remain suspended.
Services between Thane and Vashi/Nerul/Panvel from 10:35 am to 4:07 pm (Down) and from 10:25 am to 5:09 pm (Up) have been cancelled.
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Central Railway advises passengers to plan their journeys accordingly and stay updated with official announcements to minimize inconvenience during these essential maintenance activities at Mumbai’s key railway routes and CSMT.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/attention-mumbaikars-csmts-platform-no-18-to-remain-closed-for-80-days-from-october-1-for-redevelopment-work-find-out-which-trains-will-be-affected
