Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Central Railway, Western Railway To Run 262 Special Trains For Konkan
While the Central Railway will run 192 special services, the Western Railway will run 70 such services on Konkan-bound routes
To help those rushing to their hometown for Ganesh Chaturth i, the Central Railway (CR) and the Western Railway (WR) will operate 262 special trains for the festival which starts on August 27.
While the Central Railway will run 192 special services, the Western Railway will run 70 such services on Konkan-bound routes.
The trains will have special fares. Passengers can check the timings on the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) app and railway websites.
'The services have been planned keeping in mind the seasonal rush towards the Konkan region and will be operated with additional halts based on demand. Bookings for these trains have already begun through the IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) website and all computerised reservation centres," the Central Railway stated in a press release.
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