Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Indian Railways To Run 262 Special Trains For Festival Rush

The Central Railway and Western Railway are set to operate 262 special trains to Konkan for Ganesh Chaturthi. While the Central Railway will run 192 special services, the Western Railway has announced 70 such services on Konkan-bound routes. This initiative is expected to provide relief to the devotees and travellers planning to visit the region to celebrate the festival, which starts on August 27, 2025.

With the increased demand for train tickets typically seen during Ganesh Chaturthi, the railways' decision to run additional special trains is likely to help manage the crowds and ensure a smoother travel experience for passengers. The special trains will cater to the increased passenger traffic and help reduce the rush at railway stations.

According to the Central Railway, high-demand destinations across the Konkan region - including Sawantwadi Road, Kudal, Ratnagiri and Pernem - will be covered by the special trains. They will depart from major city stations such as Dadar, Panvel, Thane, Pune and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus.

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As per reports, 40 of the 192 special trains will run between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Sawantwadi Road, 24 between Panvel and Kudal, 20 between Panvel and Sawantwadi Road and 36 between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Kudal.

24 trains will run between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Ratnagiri, 18 between Dadar and Ratnagiri, 8 between Thane and Kudal and Sawantwadi Road, 8 between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Pernem and 6 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.

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Meanwhile, the Western Railway special trains will connect 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 22 between Valsad and Kudal.

According to railway officials, these trains will have discounted prices. They advised travellers to confirm schedules and stops using official channels such as railway websites and the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) app before travelling.

Railway officials from both regions have asked travellers to prepare in advance and avoid last-minute bookings. Along the Konkan section, they also urged passengers to cooperate with railway workers when boarding and deboarding, particularly at busy stations.