Vande Bharat Expansion: Mumbai Central Faces Platform Crunch, Trains Diverted to Bandra

• Western Railway plans to expand another Vande Bharat Express from 16 to 20 coaches, but Mumbai Central Terminus lacks a sufficiently long platform.
• Platform No. 5 at Mumbai Central is closed for expansion, preventing the operation of a 20-coach Vande Bharat from there.
• Due to platform unavailability, several trains, including Karnavati Express, Golden Temple Mail, and Paschim Express, are temporarily diverted to Bandra Terminus.
• The diversion has led to a significant decrease in passenger footfall and sales for stall operators at Mumbai Central station.
• Passengers are advised to check their train's originating station before travel due to these temporary changes.

Why It Matters: Mumbai Central's platform limitations are diverting Vande Bharat and other trains to Bandra Terminus.