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News18
20-07-2025
- News18
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.
News18
20-07-2025
- News18
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
Indian Express
19-07-2025
- Indian Express
Central Railway, Western Railway to run 262 special trains during Ganesh Chaturthi festival
Written by Naresh S The Mumbai-headquartered Central Railway and the Western Railway Friday announced that they will operate 262 special trains to handle passenger rush during the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival. While the Central Railway will run 192 special services, the Western Railway has announced 70 such services on Konkan-bound routes. According to the Central Railway, the services will cover high-demand destinations across the Konkan region, including Sawantwadi Road, Kudal, Ratnagiri, and Pernem. Trains will run from key city stations like Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Dadar, Panvel, Thane, and Pune. The 192 specials include 40 services between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Sawantwadi Road, 24 between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Ratnagiri, 24 between Panvel and Kudal, 20 between Panvel and Sawantwadi Road, 36 between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Kudal, 18 between Dadar and Ratnagiri, eight each from Thane to Kudal and Sawantwadi Road, eight between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Pernem, and six between Pune and Sawantwadi Road. '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. Meanwhile, the Western Railway stated it will run 70 Ganpati specials connecting Mumbai with parts of Goa and the southern Konkan coast. This includes 26 services between Bandra Terminus and Madgaon, 22 between Valsad and Sawantwadi Road, and another 22 between Valsad and Kudal. Railway authorities said these trains will have special fares. They also urged passengers to verify timings and stops through official channels such as the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) app and railway websites before travelling. Railway authorities from both zones have requested passengers to avoid last-minute bookings and to plan their travel in advance. They also appealed to commuters to cooperate with railway staff during boarding and deboarding, especially at crowded stations along the Konkan stretch. (Naresh S is an intern with The Indian Express)
Hindustan Times
01-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Train fare for Konkan surges due to demand
Mumbai: The recent 25% cap on waitlisted (WL) train tickets for all classes has pushed up dynamic pricing in long-distance trains to Konkan from Mumbai. The demand for Konkan-bound trains usually shoots up before the Ganpati festival. (PTI) According to sources, a few trains departing from LTT, Panvel, Kalyan and Vasai just before the festival have provided an option of surge fares ranging from 120% to a whopping 260% of the actual fare against a confirmed ticket (see box). This has also given a thrust to the need to extend the cap on WL tickets from the recent flat 25% to 30-60% depending on the coach class. An internal communication issued by the Railway Board to the zonal railways on June 28, stated, 'It has been decided that the maximum current waiting list limits will be revised to 60% and 30% of the redefined capacity of each class available at originating as well as roadside stations for air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned classes respectively.' However, senior railway officials told HT on June 30 that this revision had not been implemented and was still being mulled upon. According to Central Railway officials, there are a few trains on which dynamic pricing is in place. Under this form of pricing, also known as surge pricing or flexi-fare, train ticket prices fluctuate based on demand. Flexi-fares are not for popular trains such as the Tutari Express, Konkan Kanya, Netravati Express or Matsyagandha Express but for the AC class of less popular trains. 'The average surge price for a confirmed ticket is anywhere from 120% to 260% of the original ticket price or even higher, depending on the date and period of travel,' said a senior rail official. 'We understand that fares are touching ₹ 5,000 in select trains for 1AC but there are clients who are ready to pay.' Given this high demand, the railways are seeking a cap on WL tickets at anywhere between 30% to 60% depending on the class (sleeper, 3AC, 2AC, 1AC). Starting June 16, the Railway Board had implemented a flat cap of 25% for WL tickets for all classes. By doing this, they wanted to restrict the number of people coming to railway stations with WL tickets. Sources said that over the fortnight, the inspection of many long-distance mail and express trains to gauge booking trends brought to light that first AC and second AC coaches were running emptier than usual. 'As it is, the allotment of seats through roadside stations is less than at the main terminal stations, and the 25% cap has been further reducing the chances of seats being occupied,' explained another rail official. 'For instance, 1AC has 12 seats and only three of these can be waitlisted. If there is a cancellation, the seat goes empty.' Meanwhile, starting July 1, Indian Railways will implement a nationwide passenger fare hike for long-distance travel, marking the first such revision in five years. The fare increase will impact second class, sleeper and AC passengers, with rates adjusted according to distance and class of travel. For second-class passengers, fares will remain unchanged for journeys up to 500 km. The sleeper and first-class fares will increase by 0.5 paise per kilometre on long-distance trains, and by 1 paisa per kilometre on mail/express services. For AC classes, including chair car, AC 3-tier/3-economy, AC 2-tier and first/executive class, fares will increase by two paise per kilometre. The revised fare structure will also apply to premium and special trains such as Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, Vande Bharat, Tejas, Humsafar and others.
