The Central Railway on Friday, May 31, announced a short termination of train services due to ongoing engineering works at the Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) Station and Yard. This development will affect the schedule and routes of several trains, causing partial cancellations and changes in origination points.
Affected Train Service
As per the latest notification, Train No. 22157 Mumbai CST – Chennai Egmore Express, scheduled to depart from Mumbai CST at 22:52 hrs on May 31, 2024, will now short originate from Dadar. This means the train will not run between Mumbai CST and Dadar, resulting in a partial cancellation of the service on this segment.
Passengers who had planned to board the Mumbai CST – Chennai Egmore Express from Mumbai CST are advised to make alternative arrangements to board the train from Dadar. The Central Railway has urged all affected passengers to take note of this change and plan their journeys accordingly.
Reason for Changes
The engineering works at the Mumbai CST Station and Yard are part of ongoing efforts to upgrade and maintain railway infrastructure, ensuring improved safety and efficiency for future operations.
Passengers seeking further information or assistance regarding this change can contact Central Railway’s customer service or visit their official website.
Key Details:
- Train Number: 22157
- Route: Mumbai CST – Chennai Egmore Express
- Original Departure Point: Mumbai CST
- New Departure Point: Dadar
- Departure Time: 22:52 hrs, May 31, 2024
- Affected Segment: Mumbai CST to Dadar