The Central Railway in Maharashtra will be operating special suburban trains on November 19-20 and November 20-21 to assist voters and election personnel during the Assembly elections in 2024. These trains will run on both the Main Line (CSMT-Kalyan) and Harbour Line (CSMT-Panvel) with specific departure and arrival times provided.
On Tuesday-Wednesday night (November 19-20), the Main Line (Down) train will depart from CSMT at 03:00 hrs and arrive at Kalyan at 04:30 hrs. The Main Line (UP) train will depart from Kalyan at 03:00 hrs and arrive at CSMT at 04:30 hrs. Similarly, the Harbour Line (Down) train will depart from CSMT at 03:00 hrs and arrive at Panvel at 04:20 hrs, while the Harbour Line (Up) train will depart from Panvel at 03:00 hrs and arrive at CSMT at 04:20 hrs.
On Wednesday-Thursday night (November 20-21), the Main Line (Down) train will depart from CSMT at 01:10 hrs and arrive at Kalyan at 02:40 hrs. Another Main Line (Down) train will depart from CSMT at 02:30 hrs and arrive at Kalyan at 04:00 hrs. The Main Line (UP) train will depart from Kalyan at 01:00 hrs and arrive at CSMT at 02:30 hrs, and another train will depart from Kalyan at 02:00 hrs and arrive at CSMT at 03:30 hrs. For the Harbour Line (Down) trains, one will depart from CSMT at 01:40 hrs and arrive at Panvel at 03:00 hrs, while another will depart from CSMT at 02:50 hrs and arrive at Panvel at 04:10 hrs. The Harbour Line (Up) trains will depart from Panvel at 01:00 hrs and arrive at CSMT at 02:20 hrs, and another train will depart from Panvel at 02:30 hrs and arrive at CSMT at 03:50 hrs.
The Central Railway has ensured that all these special trains will make stops at all stations between CSMT-Kalyan and CSMT-Panvel during the specified schedules. These additional services are aimed at improving connectivity and ensuring a hassle-free commute for election participants. Passengers are encouraged to utilize these special services for their travel requirements on the mentioned nights.
In conclusion, the Central Railway’s initiative to run special suburban trains for the Maharashtra Assembly election 2024 demonstrates their commitment to facilitating voter participation and ensuring smooth transportation for election personnel. By offering these additional services, the railway aims to enhance connectivity and provide convenience for passengers during this important electoral event.
