Central Railway has announced special traffic and power blocks between Panvel–Kalamboli to facilitate the launch of a 110-metre open web girder (1,500 MT) under the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation (DFCC) project. Several Mail and Express trains will be diverted or regulated during night hours in January and February. Passengers are advised to plan accordingly.
Mumbai’s suburban and long-distance rail services will face temporary disruptions as Central Railway undertakes critical infrastructure work under the DFCC project. The installation of a massive 110-metre open web girder at Kalamboli requires multiple traffic and power blocks on the UP and DN main lines between Panvel and Kalamboli.
The blocks will occur during night hours, impacting several Mail and Express trains. Authorities have issued advisories urging passengers to check schedules and plan journeys in advance.
Key Highlights
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Project: DFCC girder launch at Kalamboli (110-metre, 1,500 MT).
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Affected Section: Panvel–Kalamboli (UP & DN main lines).
Train Diversions:
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22193 Daund–Gwalior Express diverted via Karjat–Kalyan–Vasai Road.
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12134 Mangalore–CSMT Express regulated at Somtane (02:58–05:20 hrs).
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20112 Madgaon–CSMT Konkan Kanya Express regulated at Panvel.
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Timeline: Multiple night blocks scheduled across January and February 2026.
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Passenger Advisory: Check train timings, expect delays/diversions, plan travel accordingly.
This work is part of the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation’s expansion, aimed at enhancing freight capacity and easing congestion on Mumbai’s busy rail corridors.
Sources: Free Press Journal, Mid-Day