Mumbai Local Train Update CR, WR To Run 3 Special Early-Morning Services For Sekhon IAF Marathon 2026

Mumbai Central and Western Railways will launch three special suburban services on Sunday to assist participants attending the Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2026. Central Railway will run two special services, while Western Railway will operate one special local. The additional trains have been scheduled during the early night hours of Saturday and Sunday, enabling participants to arrive in South Mumbai promptly for the marathon.

The marathon is organized in honor of Flying Officer Nirmaljit Singh Sekhon, who was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra for his valor during the 1971 India-Pakistan war. Special trains will depart from Kalyan and Panvel on the Central Railway Main Line, with one leaving Kalyan at 2.30 am and reaching CSMT at 4 am. On the Harbour Line, a special service will depart Panvel at 2.40 am, also reaching CSMT at 4 am.

The Western Railway will operate a special local from Virar to Churchgate, departing Virar at 2.30 am and arriving at 4.12 am. These additional services aim to assist runners and support staff who need to arrive early for the marathon. With limited regular suburban services during late-night hours, the special trains provide an extra public transport option for participants.

Railway authorities have advised passengers to verify the designated special service and timings before commencing their journey.