Travelers using Valsad railway station will face significant disruptions from Friday, August 21, to Sunday, August 23, 2026. Western Railway is undertaking a crucial Non-Interlocking (NI) block at Valsad (BL) station to commission a new Electronic Interlocking system, impacting train services over the weekend.
The advisory, issued by the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Mumbai Central, Western Railway, and reposted by DRM Ahmedabad, states that the block will commence at 10:00 AM on August 21 and conclude at 3:30 PM on August 23. This essential work will affect main railway lines in both directions, leading to a range of operational changes.
Impact on Train Services
During the 53.5-hour block, several trains will be fully cancelled, while others will be short-terminated or short-originated from stations preceding Valsad. Western Railway has also cautioned that some services may be regulated or rescheduled, urging passengers to stay updated.
Fully Cancelled Trains
- August 22: Train No. 19056 Udhna-BDTS
- August 23: Train No. 19055 BDTS-Udhna
- August 23: Train No. 20996 BDTS-Ajmer
- August 23: Train No. 69153 Umargam-Valsad
- August 23: Train No. 22929 Dahanu Road-Vadodara
- August 23: Train No. 22930 Vadodara-Dahanu Road
- August 23: Train No. 69154 Valsad-Umargam Road MEMU
Short-Terminated/Originated Services (Examples)
Passengers of Valsad-bound services will experience changes to their journey's start or end points:
- On August 21: Train No. 12930 Vadodara-Valsad will terminate at Bilimora, while Train No. 59046 Valsad-Virar will originate from Udvada. Train No. 59023 Mumbai Central-Valsad will end its journey at Pardi.
- On August 22: Train No. 19012 Dahod-Valsad will terminate at Udhna, Train No. 20960 Vadnagar-Valsad at Navsari, and Train No. 12944 Kanpur-Valsad at Bhestan. Conversely, Train No. 19011 Valsad-Dahod will originate from Bilimora, and Train No. 19051 Valsad-Muzaffarpur will start from Bhestan.
- On August 23: Several services typically originating from Valsad will instead commence from stations like Udhna, Navsari, Amalsad, and Bilimora.
Why the Block?
The Non-Interlocking block is essential for the commissioning of the new Electronic Interlocking system at Valsad station. This technological upgrade is part of ongoing signaling-related improvements aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and safety across the Western Railway network. Such work necessitates temporary adjustments to train operations to ensure successful implementation.
Passenger Advisory
Western Railway strongly advises all passengers planning to travel through Valsad between August 21 and 23, 2026, to plan their journeys accordingly. It is crucial to check the latest status of their trains before heading to the station. Updated information can be accessed via the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or by contacting the railway enquiry helpline at 139. Given the possibility of regulation or rescheduling, passengers should verify information close to their travel date.