Updated On: 30 August, 2025 03:59 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Hours after mid-day's report on August 30, the Central Railway reversed its decision and called off the mega block that was scheduled for Sunday, August 31

Along with the announcement of the cancellation of mega block, the Central Railway also stated that it will be running special night suburban trains for the ongoing Ganesh festival. Representational Pic/File
In a relief for Mumbai commuters and Ganesh devotees, the Central Railway has cancelled the planned mega block on both the main Line and Harbour line this Sunday, August 31.
An official notification issued on Saturday stated, “All trains will run as per scheduled.”
The announcement comes shortly after mid-day highlighted Central Railway's earlier decision to carry out maintenance work on a day when heavy crowds are expected at key Ganesh mandals, including Lalbaugcha Raja and Chinchpoklicha Chintamani.