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Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Central Railway, Western Railway To Run 262 Special Trains To Konkan
Last Updated: While the Central Railway will run 192 special services, the Western Railway will run 70 such services on Konkan-bound routes To help those heading 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. Maharashtra has declared Ganeshotsav, the 10-day festival which starts on Ganesh Chaturthi, as 'Maharashtra State Festival' or 'Rajya Utsav'. Central Railway's (CR) Plans For Ganesh Chaturthi The CR special trains will originate at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Dadar, Panvel, Thane, and Pune and cover popular destinations in Konkan such as Sawantwadi Road, Kudal, Ratnagiri, and Pernem. It will include: 40 services between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Sawantwadi Road 24 between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Ratnagiri 24 between Panvel and Kudal 36 between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Kudal 18 between Dadar and Ratnagiri 8 each from Thane to Kudal and Sawantwadi Road 8 between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Pernem 6 between Pune and Sawantwadi Road. Western Railway's (WR) Plans For Ganesh Chaturthi The WR's special trains will connect Mumbai with parts of Goa and south Konkan. It will include: 26 services between Bandra Terminus and Madgaon 22 between Valsad and Sawantwadi Road 22 between Valsad and Kudal. Fares and timings 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. view comments First Published: July 20, 2025, 13:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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3 days ago
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Central Railway, Western Railway To Run 262 Special Trains For Konkan
Last Updated: 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. About the Author News Desk First Published: News cities Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Central Railway, Western Railway To Run 262 Special Trains For Konkan Latest News Rapido Directors Booked For Allegedly Providing Illegal Bike Taxi Services In Mumbai Mumbai India PM Modi To Undertake A State Visit To Maldives From July 25 to 26 Telugu Cinema Mahesh Babu, Namrata Shirodkar Shower Love On Daughter Sitara's 13th Birthday | Photos Cities Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Central Railway, Western Railway To Run 262 Special Trains For Konkan World Twin Earthquakes Of Magnitude 6.5 Strike Off Russian Coast, Tsunami Alert Issued latest news
