Mumbai Railways cancel Sunday mega blocks for NEET-UG 2026 re-exam travel

Mumbai: In a major logistical exercise ahead of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2026 scheduled for Sunday, June 21, Central Railway and Western Railway announced extensive transport arrangements to ensure smooth travel for lakhs of candidates and their accompanying guardians.Help Desks at 13 Key StationsTo facilitate students appearing for one of the country's largest entrance examinations, help desks will be set up at 13 key stations — Churchgate (CCG), Mumbai Central (MMCT), Dadar (DDR), Bandra (BA), Andheri (ADH), Borivali (BVI), Bhayandar (BYR), Vasai Road (BSR), Palghar (PLG), Vapi, Bilimora (BL), Navsari (NVS) and Surat (ST).A total of 26 commercial staff members, along with Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel, 13 Deputy Station Superintendents (Commercial) and Chief Commercial Inspectors (CMIs), will be deployed at these locations. The staff will guide students regarding examination centres, train connectivity and onward travel options, while also assisting with crowd management, passenger information and security-related support.Public Announcements Across StationsRailway officials said special emphasis is being placed on ensuring the smooth movement of candidates and minimising inconvenience during the examination period. Public announcements and passenger information updates will be made regularly across stations.In view of the expected surge in passenger traffic, Western Railway has planned special trains, including Train No. 09471 (Bandra Terminus–Maninagar Special) and Train No. 09351 (Bandra Terminus–Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Special). Additional special train services connecting Gujarat and Mumbai have also been arranged to assist NEET candidates travelling from outside Maharashtra.Extra Sunday Suburban Services AnnouncedOne of the most significant measures announced is the operation of weekday suburban services on a Sunday. Western Railway will run all 1,414 suburban services across its network on June 21, while Central Railway will operate 1,820 suburban services, substantially higher than the roughly 1,200 services usually run on Sundays.Both railways have also cancelled the customary Sunday mega blocks to ensure uninterrupted train movement throughout the day. Officials said the decision was taken to help students reach examination centres on time without facing delays caused by maintenance work.BPSC 70th CCE Final Result 2025 Released At bpsc.bihar.gov.in; Direct Link HereTo address the summer heat and increased footfall, adequate drinking water facilities are being ensured at all designated stations. Station authorities have been instructed to keep water booths and vending points fully functional so that students and accompanying passengers have easy access to safe drinking water.Field officials will continuously monitor passenger movement and coordinate with station authorities and other departments to provide timely assistance during the examination period.With lakhs of aspirants expected to travel across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and neighbouring areas, the railways said the comprehensive arrangements are aimed at reducing travel-related stress and enabling students to focus on their examinations with confidence.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Will Mumbai's Central, Western, Harbour, Trans-Harbour and Uran lines operate without the usual Sunday mega block to help NEET re-exam candidates reach centres on time? Here's what we know so far.

Will Mumbai’s Central, Western, Harbour, Trans-Harbour and Uran lines operate without the usual Sunday mega block to help NEET re-exam candidates reach centres on time? Here’s what we know so far.

Mumbai: In a major relief for thousands of students appearing for NEET 2026, Central Railway and Western Railway will operate suburban local trains on a regular weekday timetable on Sunday, June 21. The railways have also cancelled the usual mega blocks to ensure smooth travel for candidates and their parents on the examination day.Central Railway will run 1,820 suburban services across its network, significantly higher than the nearly 1,200 services normally operated on Sundays. Railway officials said the decision was taken to help students reach their examination centres without delays or inconvenience. With no maintenance blocks scheduled, train services are expected to run seamlessly throughout the day.NTA Issues Strict NEET-UG 2026 Re-Exam Day Guidelines: Dress Code, Security Rules & Permitted Items Outlined Western Railway has also announced weekday operations for its suburban network, which normally runs 1,414 local services daily. In addition, 4 special Ahmedabad–Mumbai train will be operated for NEET candidates travelling from Gujarat. The move is expected to benefit students from across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and neighbouring areas.NEET is one of the country’s largest entrance examinations, attracting lakhs of candidates every year. The special arrangements by both railways aim to reduce travel-related stress and ensure that students can focus on their examinations without worrying about transportation.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Mumbai: There will be no mega block, suspension of train services on a long stretch due to maintenance work, on Mumbai's suburban network on Sunday (June 21) in view of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) re-examination.Also Watch: Decision to cancel mega blocksCentral Railway and Western Railway will not undertake their routine mega blocks on the suburban network on Sunday in view of the NEET re-test, authorities announced on Tuesday.The decision was taken to ensure uninterrupted suburban train services and facilitate smooth travel for thousands of candidates appearing for the nationwide medical entrance examination, they said.NEET-UG Exam: 38 Cyber Commandos To Keep Vigil Western Railway announcementA Western Railway spokesperson said no jumbo blocks will be operated on the suburban section of WR on Sunday, allowing services to run as per the regular schedule instead of Sunday timetable.He said the move was aimed at avoiding inconvenience to NEET aspirants to reach examination centres across the metropolitan region.As the NEET exam is scheduled for Sunday, Western Railway has announced that there will be no mega block on that day. pic.twitter.com/AddbezKF1t— IANS (@ians_india) June 16, 2026 Central Railway updateA Central Railway (CR) spokesperson also said there will be no mega block on their suburban network due to the re-exam.Uncertainty over Sunday scheduleHowever, it was not clear if suburban services on CR will be operated as per Sunday schedule (when the number of trains is reduced) or regular weekday timetable.Morena Train Tragedy: Panic Triggered By False Fire Rumour Leads To 4 Deaths After Passengers Jump Track | Video NEET retest contextThe NEET-UG re-test is scheduled for June 21 because the original May 3 examination was cancelled following allegations of question paper leaks.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/ 

Mumbai: There will be no mega block, suspension of train services on a long stretch due to maintenance work, on Mumbai's suburban network on Sunday (June 21) in view of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) re-examination.Also Watch: Decision to cancel mega blocksCentral Railway and Western Railway will not undertake their routine mega blocks on the suburban network on Sunday in view of the NEET re-test, authorities announced on Tuesday.The decision was taken to ensure uninterrupted suburban train services and facilitate smooth travel for thousands of candidates appearing for the nationwide medical entrance examination, they said.NEET-UG Exam: 38 Cyber Commandos To Keep Vigil Western Railway announcementA Western Railway spokesperson said no jumbo blocks will be operated on the suburban section of WR on Sunday, allowing services to run as per the regular schedule instead of Sunday timetable.He said the move was aimed at avoiding inconvenience to NEET aspirants to reach examination centres across the metropolitan region.As the NEET exam is scheduled for Sunday, Western Railway has announced that there will be no mega block on that day. pic.twitter.com/AddbezKF1t— IANS (@ians_india) June 16, 2026 Central Railway updateA Central Railway (CR) spokesperson also said there will be no mega block on their suburban network due to the re-exam.Uncertainty over Sunday scheduleHowever, it was not clear if suburban services on CR will be operated as per Sunday schedule (when the number of trains is reduced) or regular weekday timetable.Morena Train Tragedy: Panic Triggered By False Fire Rumour Leads To 4 Deaths After Passengers Jump Track | Video NEET retest contextThe NEET-UG re-test is scheduled for June 21 because the original May 3 examination was cancelled following allegations of question paper leaks.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/