Scheduled Mega Block for Maintenance of Assets Affects Train Services on Indian Railways

In order to ensure the safe and efficient operation of train services, a planned mega block for maintenance of assets has been scheduled for two critical railway sections. Here are the details:

A) Kadavai – Ratnagiri Section:

• Date: 10/10/2023 (Tuesday)
• Timing: 07:40 hrs to 10:40 hrs

As a result of this mega block, the following repercussions to train services are expected:

1. Train no. 19577 Tirunelveli Jn. – Jamnagar Express, scheduled to commence its journey on 09/10/2023, will be regulated for 03 hours between the Thokur – Ratnagiri section.
2. Train no. 16346 Thiruvananthapuram Central – Lokmanya Tilak (T) Netravati Express, also set to begin its journey on 09/10/2023, will experience a regulation of 01 hour and 30 minutes between the Thokur – Ratnagiri section.
3. Train no. 12051 Mumbai CSMT – Madgaon Jn. Janshatabdi Express, commencing its journey on 10/10/2023, will be regulated for 20 minutes in the Khed – Chiplun section.

B) Madgaon – Kumta Section:

• Date: 12/10/2023 (Thursday)
• Timing: 11:00 hrs to 14:00 hrs

The scheduled mega block in the Madgaon – Kumta section will lead to the following changes in train services:

1. Train no. 06602 Mangaluru Central – Madgaon Jn. Special, starting its journey on 12/10/2023, will be short terminated at Kumta station and partially cancelled between Kumta – Madgaon section.
2. Train no. 06601 Madgaon Jn. – Mangaluru Central – Special, commencing its journey on 12/10/2023, will be short originated from Kumta station at its scheduled time and partially cancelled between Madgaon Jn. – Kumta section.

These scheduled mega blocks are essential for the upkeep and maintenance of railway assets, ensuring the continued safety and reliability of train services. Passengers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and stay informed about any updates or changes to train schedules during these maintenance periods.