{"id":1229,"date":"2026-09-13T20:21:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-13T20:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topdiginews.com\/?p=1229"},"modified":"2026-09-13T20:21:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T20:21:50","slug":"second-modi-express-flagged-off-by-minister-nitesh-rane-for-konkan-bound-devotees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topdiginews.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/13\/second-modi-express-flagged-off-by-minister-nitesh-rane-for-konkan-bound-devotees\/","title":{"rendered":"Second \u2018Modi Express\u2019 Flagged Off by Minister Nitesh Rane for Konkan Bound Devotees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mumbai:<\/strong> To ensure a smooth and convenient journey for Konkan-bound devotees during the Grand Festival of Ganeshotsav, the second \u2018Modi Express\u2019 was flagged off on sunday under the leadership of Cabinet Minister Nitesh Rane. The special train departed for Konkan from Platform No. 14 at Dadar Railway Station. 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