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Central Railway’s night blocks on the Palasdhari–Khopoli branch begin tonight, Friday, September 18, 2026. The window is 1.30 am to 4.30 am on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. The plan runs for roughly two months. Suburban services between Palasdhari and Khopoli will pause during these hours. The last CSMT–Khopoli local leaves at 10.57 pm, so return earlier.
Key adjustments matter for late travellers. The 12.30 am Khopoli–Karjat local stands cancelled on block nights. The 11.18 pm Wednesday CSMT–Khopoli local short‑terminates at Karjat. First departures after blocks are 4.50 am Khopoli–CSMT and 5.43 am Karjat–Khopoli. Services generally normalise after 4.30 am, but verify before boarding.
Palasdhari–Khopoli night blocks: affected stations and halt status
During the block window, suburban halts will not occur at Palasdhari, Kelavli, Dolavli, Lowjee and Khopoli. Trains on the mainline continue up to Karjat. Expect temporary platform crowding near Karjat during shift changes. Late‑night industrial staff and trekkers returning from the Imagica–Zenith belt should build extra buffer. Follow Central Railway advisories for rolling updates.
| Station | Status during 1.30–4.30 am | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Palasdhari | No suburban halts | Use road via Karjat if required |
| Kelavli | No suburban halts | Road transfer recommended |
| Dolavli | No suburban halts | Road transfer recommended |
| Lowjee | No suburban halts | Road transfer recommended |
| Khopoli | No suburban halts | Branch services suspended in window |
Khopoli night blocks: last train timing and first services
| Direction | Service | Departure | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSMT → Khopoli | CSMT–Khopoli local | 10:57 pm | Last before block |
| Khopoli → Karjat | Khopoli–Karjat local | 11:20 pm | Last before block |
| Khopoli → Karjat | Khopoli–Karjat local | 12:30 am | Cancelled on affected nights |
| CSMT → Khopoli | CSMT–Khopoli local | 11:18 pm (Wed) | Short‑terminates at Karjat |
| Khopoli → CSMT | Khopoli–CSMT local | 4:50 am | First after block |
| Karjat → Khopoli | Karjat–Khopoli local | 5:43 am | First after block |
Plan B is simple if you miss the last Khopoli local. Stay on the mainline to Karjat and switch to road. MSRTC buses and shared cabs usually connect Karjat with Khopoli and Lowjee. Night demand varies, so expect waiting time. Solo travellers should prefer well‑lit boarding points and verified taxis.
For the next two months, treat late Thursdays to Saturdays as a different timetable. Note tonight’s start and the 10.57 pm last CSMT–Khopoli local. Keep essentials handy, and track live updates before stepping out. If plans slip, pivot via Karjat by road. A small buffer can save an anxious night.