Central Railway Announces 11 Special Trains for Konkan Ganesh Festival Devotees

RATNAGIRI : In a major relief for thousands of devotees heading to their native Konkan for Ganesh Chaturthi, Central Railway has announced 11 additional special trains. This comes shortly after Western Railway’s similar announcement, further boosting travel options for the festive season.

These Central Railway special services will operate on the Konkan Railway route, connecting major hubs like Mumbai, Pune, and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) to popular destinations such as Ratnagiri, Sawantwadi, Madgaon, and Chiplun.
Central Railway’s List of Announced Special ट्रेन्स :

• 01151/52 – Mumbai CSMT – Sawantwadi – Mumbai (Daily): A daily service ensuring regular connectivity for devotees.
• 01153/54 – Mumbai CSMT – Ratnagiri – Mumbai (Daily): Daily connectivity between Mumbai and Ratnagiri.
• 01167/68 – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Sawantwadi – Mumbai (Daily): Another daily option from LTT to Sawantwadi.
• 01171/72 – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Sawantwadi – Mumbai (Daily): Providing more daily capacity on the LTT-Sawantwadi route.
• 01185/86 – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Madgaon – Mumbai (Weekly): A weekly service connecting LTT with Madgaon.
• 01165/66 – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Madgaon – Mumbai (Weekly): Another weekly option for Madgaon-bound travelers from LTT.
• 01447/48 – Pune – Ratnagiri – Pune (Weekly): Weekly connectivity for Pune-based devotees to Ratnagiri.
• 01445/46 – Pune – Ratnagiri – Pune (Weekly): An additional weekly service from Pune to Ratnagiri.
• 01103/04 – Mumbai CSMT – Sawantwadi – Mumbai (Daily): Yet another daily train from Mumbai CSMT to Sawantwadi.
• 01129/30 – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Sawantwadi – Mumbai (Weekly): A weekly train from LTT to Sawantwadi.
• 01155/56 – Diva – Chiplun – Diva (Daily): A daily service connecting Diva to Chiplun, catering to local commuters.
  These trains, comprising both daily and weekly services, are being introduced to manage the anticipated surge in passenger traffic during the Ganesh festival. This move by Central Railway is expected to significantly ease the travel burden for those journeying to Konkan.
• Important Information for Passengers:
• Tickets: Bookings are available through the IRCTC website or at railway station ticket counters.
• Early Booking Advised: Passengers are strongly encouraged to book their tickets well in advance to avoid last-minute rush during the festive period.
• Verify Schedule: Always confirm train timings and schedules before commencing your journey.
  These special trains are poised to be extremely beneficial for Ganesh devotees heading to the Konkan region.