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Quick answer: Central Railway has announced a mega block for Sunday 8 November 2026. On the Harbour line, trains between Panvel and Vashi will not run from about 11:05 am to 4:05 pm, and some Harbour and Trans-Harbour services are cancelled for much of the day. Trans-Harbour trains continue between Thane and Vashi or Nerul, special locals run between CSMT and Vashi, and the Port line runs normally.
Check Central Railway notices | Details below follow a report published on 5 November 2026
Train timings change at short notice. This summary follows a press report of Central Railway’s notice, so check Central Railway’s official channels on the morning you travel. This guide is independent and is not affiliated with Central Railway. Last updated: 7 November 2026.
What is blocked on the Harbour and Trans-Harbour lines
| Service | Cancelled between | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Harbour line, CSMT towards Belapur and Panvel (down) | 9:45 am and 3:12 pm | No trains from CSMT to Belapur or Panvel in this window |
| Harbour line, Panvel towards CSMT (up) | 10:33 am and 3:49 pm | No trains from Panvel to CSMT in this window |
| Trans-Harbour, Thane towards Panvel (down) | 10:01 am and 3:20 pm | Trains run only up to Vashi or Nerul |
| Trans-Harbour, Panvel towards Thane (up) | 11:02 am and 3:53 pm | Trains run only from Vashi or Nerul |
The block itself is on the Up and Down Harbour lines between Panvel and Vashi, from 11:05 am to 4:05 pm. The Port line is not part of it.
What still runs
- Special locals between CSMT and Vashi during the block. The report does not give their timetable.
- Trans-Harbour trains between Thane and Vashi or Nerul.
- The Port line as normal.
Main line block the same day
Central Railway has also planned a block on the Up and Down slow lines between Matunga and Mulund from 11:05 am to 3:55 pm. Slow trains are diverted to the fast line between Matunga and Mulund, stopping at Sion, Kurla, Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, Bhandup and Mulund, and run about 15 minutes late. Trains arriving at or leaving CSMT between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm can also be about 15 minutes late. This matters if you are coming into Navi Mumbai from Thane or Mumbai by changing trains.
Planning your Sunday
- Check the live status of your train on the day, because these are timings for a planned block and can be revised.
- If you are travelling between Panvel and Mumbai in the cancelled windows, plan a road or bus option or travel outside the block. See the Navi Mumbai traffic guide and the Panvel railway station guide.
- Lakshmi Pujan falls on the same weekend, so expect crowds on the trains that do run and on the roads. See the Diwali 2026 guide for Navi Mumbai for timings and firecracker rules.
- Allow extra time if you are heading to the airport or a long-distance train from Panvel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Harbour line trains running on 8 November 2026?
Not between Panvel and Vashi from about 11:05 am to 4:05 pm. Trains from CSMT to Belapur and Panvel are cancelled from 9:45 am to 3:12 pm, and trains from Panvel to CSMT are cancelled from 10:33 am to 3:49 pm, according to the press report of Central Railway’s notice.
Do Trans-Harbour trains run on Sunday 8 November?
Yes, between Thane and Vashi or Nerul. Services between Thane and Panvel are cancelled from 10:01 am to 3:20 pm going towards Panvel and from 11:02 am to 3:53 pm coming back towards Thane.
Is the Port line affected?
No. Port line services run as normal.
Are there special trains?
Special local trains run between CSMT and Vashi during the block. Their timetable was not published in the report, so check Central Railway for the times.
Why is Central Railway blocking the line?
For track repairs and engineering and maintenance work, according to the report.
Source
| Point | Source |
|---|---|
| Block timings, cancellations, special trains | Prahaar, 5 November 2026, reporting Central Railway Mumbai division’s notice |
| Official notices | Central Railway |
Last updated 7 November 2026. This page will be updated if Central Railway revises the block.
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