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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis personally flagged off the Ganpati Special train from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Sawantwadi. He announced that 367 special trains and 550 buses have been arranged to help Mumbai residents travel to their Konkan hometowns for Ganesh Chaturthi. Indian Railways has scheduled a record 380 Ganpati Special train trips for the 2025 festival season, the highest number ever. The special trains will make stops at over 40 stations across the Konkan region to accommodate devotees and passengers.

Key Points: Fadnavis Flags Off Ganpati Special Train to Sawantwadi from CSMT

  • 367 special trains and 550 buses arranged for Konkan festive travel
  • Indian Railways announces record 380 Ganpati Special train trips for 2025
  • Central Railway to operate highest 296 services for Maharashtra demand
  • Special trains include halts at 40+ stations across Konkan region
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Maharashtra CM flags off Ganpati Special train to Sawantwadi from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis flags off Ganpati Special train from CSMT to Sawantwadi, announces 367 special trains and 550 buses for Konkan festive travel.

"Konkan residents living in Mumbai go to their hometowns to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi... With the blessings of Prime Minister Modi and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, 367 special trains will be run for Konkan this year. - Devendra Fadnavis"

Mumbai, August 26

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday flagged off the Ganpati Special train from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Sawantwadi in Konkan.

Fadnavis said that 367 special trains and 550 buses will operate to help residents travel to their hometowns in Konkan, with support from Prime Minister Modi and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav.

Speaking to the reporters, Devendra Fadnavis said, "Konkan residents living in Mumbai go to their hometowns to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi... With the blessings of Prime Minister Modi and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, 367 special trains will be run for Konkan this year. BJP has sponsored many trains... 550 buses will also be run especially for Konkan..."

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. 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, the RailOne app, and computerised PRS.

- ANI

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Priya S
This is such a relief for Mumbai-Konkan travelers. Last year I had to stand for 8 hours in general compartment. Hope the arrangements are proper and trains are clean and punctual.
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Michael C
Impressive planning! 380 special trains is no small feat. The detailed halt stations show they've really thought about convenience. Great to see infrastructure supporting cultural traditions.
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Sneha F
Good initiative but hope they maintain proper cleanliness and security. Last year special trains were overcrowded and toilets were terrible. Need better management during peak festival time.
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Aditya G
As someone from Ratnagiri, I appreciate this gesture. The Konkan route during Ganeshotsav is always packed. 550 additional buses along with trains will really help reduce the travel burden. 🙏
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Nikhil C
While the numbers look good on paper, I hope the actual execution matches the announcement. Often these special trains get delayed and cause more chaos. Fingers crossed for smooth travel this year!

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