Rail Quadrupling Work at Dahanu Road To Disrupt Train Services On October 11; Six Trains Delayed
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Train services will be affected on October 11 due to VNG EI commissioning work being carried out as part of the railway quadrupling project between Virar and Dahanu Road. The work will lead to changes in the originating and terminating stations of three trains, while six other services will depart later than scheduled. Several additional trains may also face delays due to the impact on railway operations.
According to railway officials, passengers travelling on the affected routes have been advised to check train timings and plan their journeys accordingly.
Three Trains To Operate From Changed Stations
The originating and terminating stations of three trains have been changed in view of the commissioning work.
● Train No. 19417, Borivali–Vatva: Will now originate from Vapi.
● Train No. 19001, Virar–Surat: Will now originate from Valsad.
● Train No. 19002, Surat–Virar: Will terminate at Dahanu Road.
Passengers boarding or alighting at the affected stations should check the revised arrangements before travelling.
Six Trains To Depart Late On October 11
Railway officials have announced delays ranging from 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes for the following six trains:
Train Number and Route | Expected Delay |
12925 Bandra Terminus–Amritsar | 1 hour 30 minutes |
12216 Bandra Terminus–Delhi Sarai Rohilla | 1 hour 45 minutes |
14708 Dadar–Hanumangarh | 30 minutes |
12480 Bandra Terminus–Jodhpur | 1 hour |
19217 Bandra Terminus–Veraval | 30 minutes |
12933 Bandra Terminus–Vadodara | 30 minutes |
More Trains May Face Delays
Apart from the six rescheduled services, several other trains may run 30 to 40 minutes behind schedule due to the technical work.
Some trains may also be detained for periods ranging from 30 minutes to two-and-a-half hours. Railway officials have indicated that around 10 to 15 mail and express trains could experience additional delays of 15 to 20 minutes due to the cascading impact on other services.
Passengers Advised To Check Train Timings
The commissioning work is part of the railway quadrupling project between Virar and Dahanu Road. Passengers travelling on October 11 are advised to verify their train schedules and check the revised originating and terminating stations before leaving for the railway station.
