Maintenance Work Triggers Konkan Railway Mega Block, Altering Train Schedules

Navi Mumbai: Konkan Railway has announced a mega block on January 18 for maintenance work in two sections: Kumta-Nandikur (3 hours) and Kundapur-Nandikur (2 hours). Consequently, the schedules of four trains passing through these sections will be altered, and some trains will be partially cancelled.

Affected Trains and Modifications:

• Murdeshwar Express (16585):
  • The northbound journey starting on January 17 will have a brief halt at Kundapur station and be partially cancelled between Kundapur and Murdeshwar.
  • The southbound journey commencing on January 18 will originate from Kundapur station, with partial cancellation between Murdeshwar and Kundapur.
• Panvel-Nagarkoil Junction (06076):
  • The northbound journey starting on January 17 will be rescheduled for 3 hours between Madgaon and Kumta.
• Kochuveli-Lokmanya Tilak (T) (22114):
  • The southbound journey starting on January 18 will be held up for 60 minutes at Mangalore Junction.

Passenger Advisory:

• Due to these disruptions, passengers are advised to check their train schedules on the Konkan Railway website or through the helpline before departing for their journeys.
• Updated information about train timings and cancellations will be available on the official Konkan Railway platforms.