Three Major Trains Including Rajdhani Express Approved to Halt at Sawantwadi Road Statio
Sindhudurg : In a major boost to rail connectivity in the Konkan region, the Ministry of Railways has approved official halts for three major express trains at the Sawantwadi Road Railway Station.
Union Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, confirmed this development in an official letter addressed to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis. The decision comes in response to a request made by CM Devendra Fadnavis on March 25, 2026, seeking additional train halts at Sawantwadi for public convenience.
List of Trains Approved for Halt at Sawantwadi Road:
According to the official communication, the following premium and express trains will now have a scheduled stoppage at Sawantwadi Road:
- Train No. 12133/12134: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) – Mangaluru Express
- Train No. 12431/12432: Thiruvananthapuram Central – Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express
- Train No. 12201/12202: Lokmannya Tilak Terminus (LTT) – Thiruvananthapuram North (Kochuveli) Garib Rath Express
A Major Boost for Local Commuters and Tourism
Sawantwadi is a key socio-economic and tourist hub in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. The inclusion of elite trains like the Rajdhani Express and budget-friendly options like the Garib Rath Express will significantly benefit daily commuters, tourists, and the Konkan diaspora traveling to and from Mumbai, Delhi, and Kerala. Local residents have widely welcomed this successful follow-up by the Maharashtra government.