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Updated: Nov 20 2022 (12:17) by ForeverRailfan^~
Virar Railway Station, located in the bustling town of Virar in Palghar district of Maharashtra, is a major junction on the Western Railway line. It serves as a gateway to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and beyond, connecting commuters to various parts of the state. With its eight platforms, numerous shops, food stalls, and a bustling atmosphere, Virar Station provides a glimpse into the vibrant life of the city.

Tourism

Virar Jain Temple: A serene temple dedicated to Lord Mahavira, known for its intricate carvings and peaceful atmosphere.
Shri Siddhivinayak Temple: A popular temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha, attracting devotees from all over the region.
Virar Hanuman Temple: A revered temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, known for its powerful aura and devotional atmosphere.
Virar Sai Baba Temple: A temple dedicated to Sai Baba of Shirdi, offering a place of peace and spiritual solace.
Virar Ganesh Temple: A vibrant and lively temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha, known for its festive atmosphere.

Food

Shree Krishna Veg Restaurant: Known for its delicious South Indian and North Indian vegetarian dishes.
Jain Bhojanalaya: A popular choice for Jain vegetarian food, offering a variety of options.
The Dosa Hut: Specializing in a wide selection of dosas and other South Indian vegetarian delicacies.
Sagar Restaurant: A classic Indian vegetarian restaurant with a diverse menu.
Govinda's: Offering a variety of vegetarian dishes and snacks with a focus on Indian cuisine.
Number of Platforms: 8
Number of Halting Trains: 31
Number of Originating Trains: 5
Number of Terminating Trains: 5

Station Address

Station Road, Virar, Tal-Vasai Dist. Palghar - 401303
State: Maharashtra
Elevation: n/a
Type: Regular
Category: SG-1
Zone: WR/Western
Division: Mumbai
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Feb 01 (18:55) Technical Glitch Causes Major Disruption to Mumbai Local Trains
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Technical Glitch Disrupts Mumbai Local Trains on Western Railway’s Slow Line

On Friday afternoon, a technical glitch in an empty local train on the Western Railway's slow line between Churchgate and Mumbai Central caused a disruption lasting from 3:27 PM to 3:51 PM. The train, heading to the Mumbai Central carshed, experienced a unit failure, breaching a track point. This led...
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to the suspension of slow line services, causing significant delays and forcing commuters to walk along the tracks to reach the fast line. While the Western Railway confirmed the incident and stated that other lines remained operational, the incident highlighted the fragility of Mumbai's suburban railway system and the need for improved infrastructure and crisis management. An internal inquiry will be conducted.

Friday afternoon ko, Churchgate aur Mumbai Central ke beech Western Railway ke slow line pe ek empty local train mein technical problem aa gaya, jisse 3:27 PM se 3:51 PM tak disruption hua. Mumbai Central carshed ja rahi yeh train track point ko cross karne mein problem aa gayi, jisse slow...
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line services band hogayi. Isse kai logon ko pareshani hui aur unko tracks pe chalna pada fast line tak pahunchne ke liye. Western Railway ne incident confirm kiya aur bataya ki dusri lines chalti rahi, lekin yeh incident Mumbai ke suburban railway system ki nazuk condition ko dikhata hai aur better infrastructure aur crisis management ki zarurat ko highlight karta hai. Internal inquiry hogi.
Mumbai Local Train Update: Western Railway Announces Special Block, 277 Services To Be Suspended From January 24–26

Western Railway will implement a major block on its suburban lines between Mahim and Bandra stations from 11:00 PM on January 24th to 8:30 AM on January 25th, and again from 11:00 PM on January 25th to 8:30 AM on January 26th, 2025, for bridge reconstruction. This will result in the...
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cancellation of approximately 127 train services on the first night and 150 on the second night, with around 60 partially cancelled. Slow lines will be affected, with the down fast line also blocked from 12:30 AM to 6:30 AM on both nights. On Saturday morning, January 25th, slow and fast locals from Virar, Nalasopara, Vasai Road, Bhayandar, and Borivali will terminate at Andheri. The first fast local from Virar to Churchgate will depart at 5:47 AM, and the first from Churchgate to Virar at 6:14 AM. Alternative routes are being used to minimize disruption, with some slow locals using the fast corridor between Mumbai Central and Santacruz.

Western Railway ne Mahim aur Bandra station ke beech ek bada block announce kiya hai, January 24-25 aur 25-26 ki raaton mein, bridge ke reconstruction ke liye. Isse January 24-25 ko 127 aur 25-26 ko 150 train services cancel hogi, aur around 60 partially cancel. Block raat 11 baje se subah...
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8:30 baje tak slow lines pe hoga, aur down fast line bhi 12:30 AM se 6:30 AM tak block rahega. 25 January ke subah, Virar, Nalasopara, Vasai Road, Bhayandar, aur Borivali se slow aur fast locals Andheri pe terminate karenge. Pehla fast local Virar se Churchgate 5:47 AM pe aur Churchgate se Virar 6:14 AM pe chalega. Commuters ki pareshani kam karne ke liye, alternative routes arrange kiye gaye hain.
Jan 21 (18:47) Mumbai WR Cancels Hundreds of Local Train Services Due to Mithi River Bridge Work
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Jan 21 2025 (18:48)
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Jan 21 2025 (18:48)
Station Tag: Churchgate/CCG added by Exynos9611^~/2099623
Stations:  Virar/VR   Churchgate/CCG  
275 WR local train services cancelled from Jan 24-26

Western Railway (WR) will cancel 275 local train services and partially cancel 150 more from January 24th to 26th due to Mithi River bridge work between Mahim and Bandra stations. This work involves replacing an 1888 iron-screw pile bridge with concrete pillars. The block will affect both suburban and...
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long-distance trains (11 pm to 8:30 am). Specific block times vary by day and line. Four long-distance trains will be cancelled, ten short-terminated, and ten rescheduled. Last slow trains from Churchgate will depart at 11:58 pm, and slow trains from Virar, Bhayandar, and Borivali will run on the fast line after 11 pm, skipping several stations. The project aims to improve bridge safety.

Western Railway (WR) 24 January se 26 January tak 275 local trains cancel kar raha hai aur 150 trains partially cancel karega, Mahim aur Bandra stations ke beech Mithi River bridge ke kaam ki wajah se. Yeh kaam 1888 mein bane hue ek purane iron-screw pile bridge ko concrete pillars se...
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replace karne wala hai. Yeh block suburban aur long-distance trains dono ko affect karega (raat 11 baje se subah 8:30 baje tak). Har din aur line ke liye block ka time alag hai. 4 long-distance trains cancel honge, 10 short-terminated honge, aur 10 reschedule honge. Churchgate se aakhri slow train raat 11:58 baje chali jaayegi, aur raat 11 baje ke baad Virar, Bhayandar, aur Borivali se slow trains fast line pe chalengi, aur kai stations pe nahin rukengi. Yeh project bridge ki safety ko improve karne ke liye hai.
Jan 17 (18:54) Western Railway Announces Jumbo Block and Special Marathon Trains
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Stations:  Virar/VR   Bhayandar/BYR  
Western Railway to operate jumbo block of four hours between Bhayandar and Borivali on Sunday, check details

Western Railway (WR) announced a four-hour jumbo block on the UP Fast line between Bhayandar and Borivali stations on Sunday, January 19th, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM, for track maintenance. This will cause some suburban train cancellations. All UP Fast line trains will run on the UP...
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Slow line between Virar/Vasai Road and Borivali during this period. Additionally, WR announced three special EMU train services for the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025 on January 19th. Train 1 departs Virar at 2:15 AM and terminates at Mahim at 3:26 AM. Train 2 departs Borivali at 3:05 AM and terminates at Churchgate at 3:55 AM. Train 3 departs Churchgate at 3:00 AM and terminates at Bandra at 3:34 AM. These trains will serve key stations along their routes to help marathon participants.

Western Railway (WR) ne Sunday, 19 January, 2025 ko subah 9:30 se dopahar 1:30 tak Bhayandar aur Borivali station ke beech UP Fast line pe 4 ghante ka jumbo block announce kiya hai, track maintenance ke liye. Isse kuch suburban train cancel honge. Virar/Vasai Road aur Borivali ke beech, sabhi...
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UP Fast line trains UP Slow line pe chalengi. Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025 ke liye, WR ne 19 January ko teen special EMU train services bhi announce ki hai. Train 1, Virar se subah 2:15 AM chaliyegi aur Mahim pe 3:26 AM pahuchegi. Train 2, Borivali se subah 3:05 AM aur Churchgate pe 3:55 AM pahuchegi. Train 3, Churchgate se subah 3:00 AM aur Bandra pe 3:34 AM pahuchegi. Yeh trains marathon participants ko aasani se travel karne mein madad karenge.
Jan 16 (18:46) Special Trains for Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025
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Jan 16 2025 (18:46)
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Jan 16 2025 (18:46)
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Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025: Special Local Trains to Run on Central and Western Line on January 19 Morning, Check Timings

To accommodate participants in the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025 on Sunday, January 19th, 2025, special local train services will operate on both the Central and Western Railway lines. Western Railway will run three additional slow EMU services stopping at all stations. Central Railway will run two additional suburban trains, also...
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stopping at all stations. The marathon, celebrating its 20th year, features various race categories (Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, Dream Run, Senior Citizens' Run, Champions with Disability) and starts from CSMT, covering iconic Mumbai landmarks.

Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025 ke participants ke liye, 19 January 2025 (Sunday) ko Central aur Western Railway lines pe special local trains chalayenge. Western Railway 3 extra slow EMU services chalaega, jo sabhi stations pe rukenge. Central Railway bhi 2 extra suburban trains chalaega, woh bhi sabhi stations pe rukenge. ...
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Yeh marathon apna 20th edition celebrate kar raha hai aur isme Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, Dream Run, Senior Citizens' Run aur Champions with Disability jaise categories hain. Yeh CSMT se start hoga aur Mumbai ke iconic landmarks se ho kar gujarega.
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