Mumbai and Thane commuters, take note! Today’s top stories include a mega railway block scheduled for Sunday, a hoax bomb threat at two major city landmarks, massive traffic disruptions in Thane, an assault on a police officer in Naigaon, and a Western Railway night block update. Here's your complete 6 PM news wrap-up.
Mumbai Local Train Update: Central Railway Announces Mega Block On May 18 From Kalyan To Thane; Check Details | Pinterest
Central Railway Announces Mega Block Between Thane and Kalyan on May 18
The Central Railway has declared a mega block on suburban services between Thane and Kalyan on Sunday, May 18, from 10:40 AM to 3:40 PM, for vital maintenance. A parallel block will also affect services between Wadala and Mankhurd from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The information was shared via the official DRM Central Railway handle on X. Commuters are advised to check train schedules and plan accordingly.
Major Traffic Disruptions on Ghodbunder Road from May 17 | FPJ
Major Traffic Disruptions on Ghodbunder Road from May 17
The Thane Municipal Corporation, in coordination with the MMRDA and the Traffic Department, has issued an advisory due to girder installation and road resurfacing between May 17–26. Key junctions, especially Kasarvadavali, will be closed for all vehicles during nighttime hours. This is expected to cause delays, so residents are urged to follow traffic updates closely.
Mumbai's Taj Mahal Palace & Airport Receives Hoax Bomb Threat; Police Initiate Probe | Pinterest
Hoax Bomb Threat at Mumbai's Taj Hotel and Airport Prompts Swift Security Action
Mumbai Police received an email claiming bomb threats at two high-profile locations, the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Security agencies responded immediately with extensive checks. Fortunately, the threat turned out to be a hoax, and no explosives were found. A probe has been launched to trace the source of the threat.
Vasai Road-Bhayandar Block | File Image
Western Railway Night Jumbo Block Between Vasai Road and Bhayandar on May 20–21
A Jumbo Block has been scheduled by Western Railway from 12:30 AM to 4:00 AM on the night of May 20–21 between Vasai Road and Bhayandar to facilitate track and overhead maintenance. Trains on slow lines will run on fast lines between Virar and Borivali during the block, and some local services will be cancelled. Commuters are encouraged to refer to station notices for detailed train updates. No blocks are scheduled for May 18.
Palghar Crime News: 9 People Booked For Assaulting On-Duty Police Constable Addressing Traffic Hazard In Naigaon | Representational Image
9 Booked for Assaulting an On-Duty Police Constable in Naigaon
In a disturbing incident, a police constable was attacked by a group of individuals at Naigaon East near Prince Dhaba on May 16 around 12:40 AM. The officer had attempted to remove dangerously parked dumpers causing a hazard, prompting the assault. Nine people have been booked, and investigations are underway. Authorities emphasise zero tolerance for obstruction of public officials on duty.
