Four trains travelling from Gujarat to Mumbai will terminate at Borivali instead of Bandra Terminus on different dates between October 12 and October 16 because of platform construction work at Bandra Terminus, according to details reported from Western Railway. Passengers holding tickets to Bandra Terminus will need to arrange onward travel from Borivali on the affected services.
The temporary change has been attributed to construction activity at Bandra Terminus and limitations on the number of trains that can be stabled there during the work. The affected services originate from Bhuj, Valsad and Bhanvad and will complete their journeys at Borivali on the specified dates.
The services affected are train number 09038, the Bhuj–Bandra Terminus service, on October 12; train number 09018, the Valsad–Bandra Terminus service, on October 13; train number 09012, another Bhuj–Bandra Terminus service, on October 15; and train number 09006, the Bhanvad–Bandra Terminus service, on October 16.
Passengers travelling on these dates should check the latest operating information before leaving for the station. Those planning to reach areas around Bandra, Khar, Santacruz or other parts of Mumbai from Borivali may need to use local trains, buses, taxis or other road-based transport after the long-distance journey ends.
The change is particularly relevant for passengers unfamiliar with the distance and interchange options between Borivali and Bandra Terminus. Borivali is a major suburban railway station in Mumbai, but it is located north of Bandra Terminus and does not provide a direct replacement for the destination printed on tickets for the affected long-distance services. Travel time and costs for the onward journey may therefore vary depending on the mode selected and prevailing traffic conditions.
The temporary termination also highlights how platform construction at a major terminal can affect train operations beyond the station itself. Restrictions on platform availability and train stabling can require rail authorities to alter the endpoint of services, shifting part of the passenger journey to the city’s suburban and road transport networks.
Passengers have been advised to verify the train’s status, schedule and operating arrangements through Western Railway’s official announcements or authorised railway information channels before travelling. The affected dates are October 12, 13, 15 and 16, with no change listed in the supplied report for October 14.
