A mega block has been announced for local train services on specific routes during the festival.
IllustrationCentral Railway has announced a mega block on local train services on the Thane-Kalyan and Panvel-Vashi routes during Chhath Puja. The exact timing of the disruption has not been specified in the available sources.
The sources do not provide further details about the nature of the maintenance or whether it is part of routine operations during the festival period.
What this means for Indian travellersCommuters on Thane-Kalyan and Panvel-Vashi routes should be prepared for potential disruptions during Chhath Puja. For specific timings, check official announcements from Central Railway.
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