Mumbai: Western Railways Announces Change In Boarding And Deboarding Patterns At Malad Station Platforms

Platform number one, which currently receives Down Slow local trains for passengers to board/deboard on the Left side (west) for trains coming from Churchgate side, will now shift to right side (east).

Western Railway has announced changes to the boarding and deboarding platforms at Malad Station due to ongoing work on the 6th line between Goregaon and Kandivali stations. “In connection with the work of the 6th line between Goregaon and Kandivali stations, Mega Blocks are being taken to cut and connect the existing lines to lay the 6th lines. Due to this infrastructural work, the boarding/deboarding platforms (location) will change at Malad station,” the Western Railway said in a press statement.

According to railways, these changes are part of an ongoing effort to enhance the stations functionality and streamline the travel experience for passengers. “Passengers are requested to kindly take note of the changes being made at Malad station” said an official of WR.

Changes In Boarding and Deboarding Platforms at Malad Station

Platform number one, which currently receives Down Slow local trains for passengers to board/deboard on the Left side (west) for trains coming from Churchgate side, will now shift to right side (east). Passengers will board/deboard from right with effect from 1st September, 2024.

Similarly, platform number two, which currently receives Up Slow local trains for passengers to board/deboard on the Left side (east) for trains coming from Virar side, will now shift to Right side (west). Passengers will board/deboard from right with effect from 8th September, 2024.

Platform number three, which currently receives Down Fast local trains for passengers to board/deboard on the Left side (west) for trains coming from Churchgate side, will now shift to Right side (east). Passengers will board/deboard from right with effect from 22nd September, 2024.

Platform number four, which currently receives Up Fast local trains for passengers to board/deboard on the Left side (east) for trains coming from Virar side, will now shift to Right side (west). Passengers will board/deboard from right with effect from 29th September, 2024.