Surat : Power Block Between Valsad and Dungri to Temporarily Affect Train Services

Surat : In an announcement that may impact travel plans, a scheduled power block between Valsad and Dungri is set to cause disruptions to train services along this route for Surat and South Gujarat. The two-hour block, scheduled for November 23 from 11:10 hrs to 13:10 hrs, has been organized to facilitate the launching of girders for the construction of a Road Over Bridge (ROB) instead of Level Crossing-99 (LC-99). This essential maintenance activity will necessitate alterations in the operations of several Western Railway trains.

The power block is slated to be implemented on both the Up and Down Main Lines between Valsad and Dungri stations, prompting Western Railway authorities to announce the cancellation, short termination, and regulation of certain train services to accommodate the necessary construction work.

Sumit Thakur, the Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, conveyed that specific train services will undergo adjustments on November 23 due to this essential maintenance activity. Train No. 09154 Valsad – Umargam MEMU and train No. 09153 Umargam – Valsad MEMU are slated for cancellation on the specified date. Additionally, train No. 09152 Surat – Valsad MEMU Special will be terminated early at Bilimora owing to the power block.

The power block will also lead to regulation measures being imposed on several trains. The Amritsar – Mumbai Central Paschim Express, Ahmedabad – Mumbai Central Gujarat Express, Bikaner – Bandra Terminus Special, Hisar – Coimbatore AC Express, Pune – Indore Special, and Bandra Terminus – Jaipur Special will undergo regulation measures from 00:40 hrs to 01:45 hrs to accommodate the necessary construction work.

Passengers and commuters planning to travel during the specified period are advised to stay informed about the changes in train schedules. Western Railway authorities have recommended travelers to make alternate travel arrangements or consider rescheduling their journeys in light of the expected disruptions caused by the power block.

The temporary alterations in train services are part of essential maintenance and infrastructure development initiatives undertaken by the Western Railway to ensure the safety and efficiency of train operations along the Valsad and Dungri route. Officials have assured that efforts will be made to minimize inconvenience to passengers during this period of temporary disruption.

“Commuters and travelers are encouraged to check with railway authorities or visit the official Western Railway website for further updates and information regarding the affected train services and any additional measures put in place to manage the situation during the specified power block period” said Thakur.