Rail passengers travelling through Valsad railway station between August 21 and 23 should check the status of their trains before starting their journey, as Western Railway has announced changes to several services due to a planned Non-Interlocking (NI) block.
The block is being undertaken for the commissioning of Electronic Interlocking at Valsad (BL) station. According to an advisory issued by DRM – Mumbai Central, Western Railway, and reposted by DRM Ahmedabad on X, it will begin at 10 am on Friday, August 21, and continue until 3:30 pm on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
The work will affect the main railway lines in both directions. During the block period, seven trains will be fully cancelled, while several others will be short-terminated or short-originated. Western Railway has also said that some services may be regulated or rescheduled.
| Date | Train No. | Train | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21 | 12930 | Vadodara-Valsad | Short-terminated at Bilimora; cancelled between Bilimora and Valsad |
| Aug 21 | 59046 | Valsad-Virar | Short-originated from Udvada; cancelled between Valsad and Udvada |
| Aug 21 | 59023 | Mumbai Central-Valsad | Short-terminated at Pardi; cancelled between Pardi and Valsad |
| Aug 22 | 12930 | Vadodara-Valsad | Short-terminated at Bilimora; cancelled between Bilimora and Valsad |
| Aug 22 | 19012 | Dahod-Valsad | Short-terminated at Udhna; cancelled between Udhna and Valsad |
| Aug 22 | 20960 | Vadnagar-Valsad | Short-terminated at Navsari; cancelled between Navsari and Valsad |
| Aug 22* | 12944 | Kanpur-Valsad | Short-terminated at Bhestan; cancelled between Bhestan and Valsad |
| Aug 22 | 59046 | Valsad-Virar | Short-originated from Udvada; cancelled between Valsad and Udvada |
| Aug 22 | 59023 | Mumbai Central-Valsad | Short-terminated at Pardi; cancelled between Pardi and Valsad |
| Aug 22 | 19011 | Valsad-Dahod | Short-originated from Bilimora |
| Aug 22 | 19051 | Valsad-Muzaffarpur Jn | Short-originated from Bhestan |
| Aug 22 | 19056 | Udhna-BDTS | Fully cancelled |
| Aug 23 | 20959 | Valsad-Vadnagar | Short-originated from Udhna; partially cancelled between Valsad and Udhna |
| Aug 23 | 12929 | Valsad-Vadodara | Short-originated from Navsari; partially cancelled between Valsad and Navsari |
| Aug 23 | 69151 | Valsad-Surat | Short-originated from Amalsad; partially cancelled between Valsad and Amalsad |
| Aug 23 | 19011 | Valsad-Dahod | Short-originated from Bilimora; partially cancelled between Valsad and Bilimora |
| Aug 23 | 04120 | Valsad-Subedarganj | Short-originated from Udhna; partially cancelled between Valsad and Udhna |
| Aug 23 | 69152 | ST-BL MEMU | Short-terminated at Amalsad; partially cancelled between Amalsad and Valsad |
| Aug 23* | 04119 | Subedarganj-Valsad | Short-terminated at Udhna; partially cancelled between Udhna and Valsad |
| Aug 23 | 59046 | Valsad-Virar | Short-originated from Udvada; cancelled between Valsad and Udvada |
| Aug 23 | 19055 | BDTS-Udhna | Fully cancelled |
| Aug 23 | 20996 | BDTS-Ajmer | Fully cancelled |
| Aug 23 | 69153 | Umargam-Valsad | Fully cancelled |
| Aug 23 | 22929 | Dahanu Road-Vadodara | Fully cancelled |
| Aug 23 | 22930 | Vadodara-Dahanu Road | Fully cancelled |
| Aug 23 | 69154 | Valsad-Umargam Road MEMU | Fully cancelled |
Which 7 trains will be fully cancelled?
On August 22, Train No. 19056 Udhna-BDTS will be fully cancelled.
Six services will be completely cancelled on August 23, Train No. 19055 BDTS-Udhna, 20996 BDTS-Ajmer, 69153 Umargam-Valsad, 22929 Dahanu Road-Vadodara, 22930 Vadodara-Dahanu Road and 69154 Valsad-Umargam Road MEMU.
Why is there a block at Valsad station?
Western Railway said the Non-Interlocking work is required for the commissioning of Electronic Interlocking at Valsad station.
The block will last from Friday morning until Sunday afternoon and will affect the main railway lines in both directions. Apart from the announced cancellations and changes in originating or terminating stations, train services may also be regulated or rescheduled during this period.
Passengers advised to check train status
Western Railway has asked passengers to plan their journeys accordingly and check the latest status of their trains before travelling. Passengers can check current train information through the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or call the 139 railway enquiry helpline.