Central Line
CSMT to Khopoli / Kasara
51 Stations
147 km
15 Interchanges
8 Fast Stops
Line Overview
51
Total Stations
147
Kilometers
3-4 minutes
Peak Frequency
15
Interchange Points
Line Description
The Central Line is the busiest suburban railway line in Mumbai, connecting South Mumbai to the eastern suburbs and extending beyond Thane. At Kalyan Junction, it branches towards Khopoli and Kasara.
Operating Hours
First Train:04:00
Last Train:01:00
Service Frequency
Peak Hours:3-4 minutes (peak)
Fast Stops:8 stations
Line Features
Fast & Slow Services
Ladies Special Trains
Main Line Services
Busiest Suburban Line
Service Routes
Central Line Slow
CSMT ↔ Kalyan
Distance:54 km
Journey Time:90 min
Stations:26
Peak: 3-4 minutes | Non-Peak: 6-8 minutes
Central Line Fast
CSMT ↔ Kalyan
Distance:54 km
Journey Time:55 min
Stations:12
Peak: 3-4 minutes | Non-Peak: 6-8 minutes
Kasara Branch
Kalyan ↔ Kasara
Distance:62 km
Journey Time:75 min
Stations:11
Peak: 10-15 minutes | Non-Peak: 20-30 minutes
Khopoli Branch
Kalyan ↔ Khopoli
Distance:31 km
Journey Time:45 min
Stations:14
Peak: 15-20 minutes | Non-Peak: 30-45 minutes
Fare Chart
Second Class
0-3 zones₹5
4-8 zones₹10
9-15 zones₹15
16-21 zones₹20
22-30 zones₹25
31+ zones₹30
First Class
0-3 zones₹65
4-8 zones₹95
9-15 zones₹145
16-21 zones₹175
22-30 zones₹205
31+ zones₹235
Travel Tips for Central Line
Best Travel Times
• Early morning before 8:00 AM
• Late morning after 11:00 AM
• Afternoon 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
• Late evening after 9:00 PM
Safety Tips
• Stand clear of closing doors
• Keep valuables secure
• Use designated ladies compartments
• Report suspicious activities to RPF
Peak Hour Warnings
• Expect heavy crowding 8-11 AM
• Evening rush 5:30-9:00 PM
• Allow extra travel time
• Consider alternate routes if possible
Fast vs Slow Trains
• Fast trains skip intermediate stations
• Save 20-30 minutes on long journeys
• Check if your station is covered
• More crowded but faster
All Stations on Central Line
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
CSTM•CR
Interchange
Platforms
18
Fast Stop
Crawford Market, Flora Fountain+2 more
Masjid Bunder
MJBD•CR
Interchange
Platforms
4
Zaveri Bazaar, Kalbadevi+1 more
Sandhurst Road
SNRD•CR
Interchange
Platforms
4
Dongri, Mohammed Ali Road
Byculla
BY•CR
Platforms
4
Fast Stop
Byculla Zoo, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum+1 more
Chinchpokli
CHP•CR
Platforms
4
BDD Chawl, Lalbaug
Currey Road
CRD•CR
Platforms
4
Lalbaug, Parel
Parel
PR•CR
Interchange
Platforms
4
KEM Hospital, Tata Memorial+1 more
Dadar
DR•CR
Interchange
Platforms
10
Fast Stop
Shivaji Park, Dadar Market+1 more
Matunga
MTN•CR
Interchange
Platforms
4
Matunga Circle, Don Bosco School
Sion
SIN•CR
Platforms
4
Sion Hospital, Dharavi+1 more
Kurla
CLA•CR
Interchange
Platforms
6
Fast Stop
Phoenix Marketcity, BKC+1 more
Vidyavihar
VVH•CR
Platforms
4
VJTI, Somaiya College
Ghatkopar
G•CR
Interchange
Platforms
4
Fast Stop
R City Mall, Metro Line 1+1 more
Vikhroli
VK•CR
Platforms
4
Godrej Complex, Hiranandani+1 more
Kanjur Marg
KJRD•CR
Interchange
Platforms
2
Kanjur Marg East, Kanjur Village
Bhandup
BND•CR
Platforms
4
Neptune Mall, Dreams Mall+1 more
Nahur
NHR•CR
Platforms
2
Nahur Station Road, LBS Marg
Mulund
MUL•CR
Platforms
4
R Mall Mulund, Mulund Check Naka+1 more
Thane
TNA•CR
Interchange
Platforms
9
Fast Stop
Viviana Mall, Upvan Lake+2 more
Kalwa
KLVA•CR
Platforms
4
Kalwa Creek, Parsik Hill
Mumbra
MBQ•CR
Platforms
4
Mumbra Devi Temple, Mumbra Retibunder
Diva Junction
DIVA•CR
Interchange
Platforms
6
Diva Gaon, Thane Belapur Road
Kopar
KOPR•CR
Interchange
Platforms
2
Kopar Village, Vasai Road–Roha line
Dombivli
DI•CR
Platforms
6
Fast Stop
Dombivli Market, Tilak Nagar+1 more
Thakurli
TK•CR
Platforms
4
Thakurli Industrial Area, Mumbra Road
Kalyan Junction
KYN•CR
Interchange
Platforms
12
Fast Stop
Kalyan Market, Durgadi Fort+1 more
Vithalwadi
VLDI•CR
Platforms
2
Vithalwadi Village
Ulhasnagar
ULNR•CR
Platforms
4
Ulhasnagar Market, Camp 5
Ambarnath
ABH•CR
Platforms
4
Ambarnath Temple, MIDC Ambarnath
Badlapur
BUD•CR
Platforms
4
Badlapur East, Katrap Hills
Vangani
VGI•CR
Platforms
2
Vangani Village
Shelu
SHLU•CR
Platforms
2
Shelu Village
Neral Junction
NRL•CR
Interchange
Platforms
4
Matheran, Neral Market
Bhivpuri Road
BVS•CR
Platforms
2
Bhivpuri Waterfall
Karjat
KJT•CR
Interchange
Platforms
6
Kondana Caves, Ulhas Valley+1 more
Palasdari
PDI•CR
Platforms
2
Palasdari Village
Kelavli
KLY•CR
Platforms
2
Kelavli Village
Dolavli
DLV•CR
Platforms
1
Dolavli Village
Lowjee
LWJ•CR
Platforms
1
Lowjee Village
Khopoli
KHPL•CR
Platforms
3
Imagica Theme Park, Adlabs Aquamagica+1 more
Shahad
SHAD•CR
Platforms
2
Shahad Village
Ambivli
ABY•CR
Platforms
2
Ambivli Village
Titwala
TWL•CR
Platforms
3
Titwala Ganesh Temple
Khadavli
KDV•CR
Platforms
2
Khadavli Village
Vasind
VSD•CR
Platforms
2
Vasind Dam
Asangaon
ASO•CR
Platforms
2
Asangaon Village
Atgaon
ATG•CR
Platforms
2
Atgaon Village, Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary
Thansit
THS•CR
Platforms
2
Thansit Village
Khardi
KE•CR
Platforms
2
Khardi Village
Umbermali
OMB•CR
Platforms
2
Umbermali Village
Kasara
KSRA•CR
Platforms
3
Kasara Ghat, Tansa Lake+1 more
Line Statistics
Total Stations51
Total Distance147 km
Interchange Stations15
Fast Train Stops8
Peak Frequency3-4 minutes (peak)
Operating Hours04:00 - 01:00
Interchange Stations
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
CSTM • CR
Interchange
Masjid Bunder
MJBD • CR
Interchange
Sandhurst Road
SNRD • CR
Interchange
Parel
PR • CR
Interchange
Dadar
DR • CR
Interchange
Matunga
MTN • CR
Interchange
Kurla
CLA • CR
Interchange
Ghatkopar
G • CR
Interchange
Kanjur Marg
KJRD • CR
Interchange
Thane
TNA • CR
Interchange
Diva Junction
DIVA • CR
Interchange
Kopar
KOPR • CR
Interchange
Kalyan Junction
KYN • CR
Interchange
Neral Junction
NRL • CR
Interchange
Karjat
KJT • CR
Interchange
Fast Train Stops