NewKerala.com

Key Points

Indian Railways has announced a record 380 Ganpati Special train trips for the 2025 festival season, marking the highest number ever. Central Railway will operate the majority with 296 services to handle heavy festive travel demand across Maharashtra. The special trains serve over 40 stations including Kolad, Ratnagiri, and Madgaon, with services running from August 11th through the festival period. Passengers can check detailed schedules on the IRCTC website and RailOne app for convenient travel planning.

Key Points: Indian Railways Announces 380 Ganpati Special Trains for 2025 Festival

  • Central Railway operates 296 special services for Maharashtra and Konkan region
  • Western Railway runs 56 trips while Konkan Railway manages 6 services
  • Special trains include stops at 40+ stations from Kolad to Surathkal
  • Services began August 11th and will increase as festival approaches
2 min read

Indian Railways announces 380 Ganpati Special trains

Indian Railways operates record 380 Ganpati Special trains for 2025 festival season, with Central Railway running 296 services across Maharashtra and Konkan region.

"Indian Railways remains committed to providing safe, reliable, and convenient travel experiences, especially during festivals when demand is significantly higher. - Indian Railways"

Mumbai, August 23

Indian Railways has announced 380 Ganpati Special train trips for 2025, the highest ever, ensuring smooth and comfortable travel for devotees and passengers during the festive season.

In 2023, a total of 305 Ganpati Special train trips were operated, while in 2024, the number increased to 358.

Central Railway will operate the highest number of 296 services, addressing the heavy festive travel demand in Maharashtra and the Konkan region. Western Railway will operate 56 Ganpati Special trips, Konkan Railway (KRCL) 6 trips, and South Western Railway 22 trips.

The halts of Ganpati Special trains serving over Konkan Railway have been planned at Kolad, Indapur, Mangaon, Goregaon Road, Veer, Sape Warmne, Karanjadi, Vinhere, Diwankhavati, Kalambani Budruk, Khed, Anjani, Chiplun, Kamathe, Sawarda, Aravali Road, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Vilavade, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Nandgaon Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Zarap, Sawantwadi Road, Madure, Thivim, Karmali, Madgaon Jn, Karwar, Gokama Road, Kumta, Murdeshwar, Mookambika Road, Kundapura, Udupi, Mulki and Surathkal.

Ganpati Puja will be celebrated from August 27 to September 6 2025. To meet the anticipated festive rush, Ganpati Special trains have been running from 11th August 2025, with services being progressively increased as the festival approaches.

The detailed schedule of special trains is available on the IRCTC website, RailOne app, and computerised PRS.

Indian Railways remains committed to providing safe, reliable, and convenient travel experiences, especially during festivals when demand is significantly higher.

- ANI

Share this article:

Reader Comments

R
Rohit P
Finally some good news! Last year I had to stand for 8 hours in general compartment. Hope they maintain cleanliness and punctuality too. The increased numbers show they're listening to public demand.
M
Meera T
Good initiative but I hope they improve the basic facilities too. More trains are welcome but what about clean toilets, drinking water and proper seating arrangements? The real test will be during peak travel days.
A
Arjun K
Amazing! The detailed halt list covering even smaller stations shows they've really thought about connectivity. This will help people from remote Konkan areas reach their villages easily. Ganpati Bappa Morya! 🐘
S
Sarah B
As someone who travels to Maharashtra every year for Ganpati, this is much appreciated. The progressive increase from August 11th shows smart planning. Hope the booking process is smooth on IRCTC website.
V
Vikram M
Central Railway operating 296 services makes sense given the massive demand in Maharashtra. Good to see they're using data from previous years to plan better. Now please ensure proper security and crowd management at stations.

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50