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WR Press Release No. 2024/05 Mumbai, 30th May, 2024
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*FEW WR TRAINS AFFECTED DUE TO BLOCK BETWEEN VIRAR-VAITARNA SECTION*
In order to carry out the work of replacement of Steel Girder by PSC slab at Bridge No. 90 on Virar – Vaitarna section, a block will be taken from 00.20 hrs to 06.20 hrs on the intervening night of 01st/02nd June, 2024. Due to this block, few Western Railway trains will be cancelled, partially cancelled, rescheduled & regulated.
According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the details of these trains are as under:
*Cancellation of Trains on 02nd June, 2024:*
1. Train No. 93001 Virar – Dahanu Road Local departing from Virar at 05.35 hrs.
2. Train No. 93006 Dahanu Road – Churchgate Local departing from Dahanu Road at 07.10 hrs.
3. Train No. 09089 Virar – Sanjan MEMU.
4. Train No. 19003 Bandra Terminus – Bhusaval Express.
5. Train No. 19004 Bhusaval – Bandra Terminus Express.

*Partial Cancellation of Trains:*
1. Train No. 09180 Surat – Virar Passenger of 01st June, 2024 will be short terminated at Palghar and remain partially cancelled between Palghar and Virar stations.
2. Train No. 19101 Virar – Bharuch Passenger of 02nd June, 2024 will remain partially cancelled between Virar and Palghar stations and will run between Palghar and Bharuch Stations.
3. Train No. 09284 Dahanu Road – Panvel local departing from Dahanu Road at 05.25 hrs of 02nd June, 2024 will remain partially cancelled between Dahanu Road and Vasai Road stations and will run between Vasai Road and Panvel Stations.

*Regulation of Trains:*
1. Train No. 93003 Churchgate – Dahanu Road local of 02nd June, 2024 departing from Churchgate at 05.03 hrs will be regulated by 15 min.
2. Train No. 20901 Mumbai Central – Gandhinagar Vande Bharat Express of 02nd June, 2024 will be regulated by 30 min.
3. Train No. 22901 Bandra Terminus - Udaipur Express of 01st June, 2024 will be regulated by 40 min.
4. Train No. 12927 Dadar – Ekta Nagar SF Express of 01st June, 2024 will be regulated by 01.00 hrs.
5. Train No. 22923 Bandra Terminus – Jamnagar Humsafar Express of 01st June, 2024 will be regulated by 01.05 hrs.
6. Train No. 19019 Bandra Terminus - Haridwar Express of 02nd June, 2024 will be regulated by 01.05 hrs.
7. Train No. 22953 Mumbai Central - Ahmedabad Gujarat SF Express of 02nd June, 2024 will be regulated by 30 min.
8. Train No. 22921 Bandra Terminus - Gorakhpur Express of 02nd June, 2024 will be regulated by 30 min.
9. Train No. 22928 Ahmedabad – Bandra Terminus Lok Shakti Express of 01st June, 2024 will be regulated by 25 min.
10. Train No. 19218 Veraval – Bandra Terminus Express of 01st June, 2024 will be regulated by 25 min.
11. Train No. 12928 Ekta Nagar – Dadar Express of 01st June, 2024 will be regulated by 25 min.
12. Train No. 22904 Bhuj – Bandra Terminus SF AC Express of 01st June, 2024 will be regulated by 25 min.
13. Train No. 12902 Ahmedabad – Dadar Gujarat Mail of 01st June, 2024 will be regulated by 25 min.

14. Train No. 22946 Okha – Mumbai Central Saurashtra Mail of 01st June, 2024 will be regulated by 50 min.
15. Train No. 22944 Indore – Daund Express of 01st June, 2024 will be regulated by 25 min.
16. Train No. 11087 Veraval – Pune Express of 01st June, 2024 will be regulated by 50 min.
17. Train No. 14701 Shri Ganganagar – Bandra Terminus Aravali Express of 31st May, 2024 will be regulated by 25 min.
18. Train No. 09184 Banaras – Mumbai Central Special of 31st May, 2024 will be regulated by 50 min.
19. Train No. 19038 Barauni – Bandra Terminus Avadh Express of 31st May, 2024 will be regulated by 50 min.
20. Train No. 09052 Bhusaval – Mumbai Central Special of 01st June, 2024 will be regulated by 25 min.
21. Train No. 22718 Secunderabad – Rajkot SF Express of 01st June, 2024 will be regulated by 30 min.
22. Train No. 12298 Pune – Ahmedabad Duronto of 01st June, 2024 will be regulated by 01.05 hrs
23. Train No. 22653 Thiruvananthapuram – Hazrat Nizamuddin SF Express of 01st June, 2024 will be regulated by 01.30 hrs.
24. Train No. 12940 Jaipur – Pune Express of 01st June, 2024 will be regulated by 25 min.
Passengers are requested to kindly take note of the same.
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*Sources : Various News Channels*

The South Coast Railway Zone, headquartered in Visakhapatnam, offers several benefits for the state of Andhra Pradesh and the region. Here are some key advantages:

1. **Employment**: The...
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establishment of the new zone is expected to boost employment opportunities within the state. This includes the creation of a new Railway Recruitment Board in Visakhapatnam, which will facilitate more local hiring¹.

2. **New Trains**: With the new zone, more trains are likely to originate from Visakhapatnam and other parts of Andhra Pradesh, including premium services like Rajdhani s, Shatabdi s, and Humsafars¹.

3. **Increased Quota**: There will be an increased quota allocation for the state as more trains will now originate from there¹.

4. **Tourism**: The zone will likely introduce regional tourism packages, which could boost local tourism and economy¹.

5. **Connectivity**: The introduction of more MEMUs (Mainline Electric Multiple Units) and DEMUs (Diesel Electric Multiple Units) will enhance connectivity between cities in Andhra Pradesh¹.

6. **Suburban Railway Systems**: Plans for suburban railway systems in cities like Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada are on the cards, similar to the MMTS in Hyderabad. This will benefit daily commuters and students living along these routes by reducing travel time and traffic congestion¹.

7. **Infrastructure Development**: The new zone promises better infrastructure development, including the construction of additional platforms at Visakhapatnam and a bulb line near the city to prevent train detentions¹.

8. **Port Connectivity**: Improved connectivity to Krishnapatnam and the upcoming Bandar ports is also anticipated, which will support trade and commerce¹.

These benefits are expected to enhance the overall development and efficiency of railway operations in the region, contributing to economic growth and improved services for the people of Andhra Pradesh.