Nagpur: 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 is operating the highest number of 302 services in the last few years, addressing the heavy festive travel demand in Maharashtra and the Konkan region.
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 27th August to 6th September 2025 and to meet the anticipated festive rush, Ganpati Special trains have been running from 22nd August 2025, with services being progressively increased as the festival approaches.
The latest addition is 6 Unreserved Ganpati Special Train services which have been announced between Panvel and Chiplun
The Details are :
Panvel-Chiplun Unreserved Ganpati Specials (6 Services)
01159 Unreserved special will leave Panvel at 16.40 hrs on 05.09.2025, 06.09.2025 and 07.09.2025 and will arrive Chiplun at 21.55 hrs same day. (3 trips)
01160 Unreserved special will leave Chiplun at 11.05 hrs on 05.09.2025, 06.09.2025 and 07.09.2025 and will arrive Panvel at 16.10 hrs same day. (3 trips)
Halts: Somatane, Apta, Jiye, Pen, Kasu, Nagothane, Roha, Kolad, Indapur, Mangaon, Goregaon Road. Veer, Sape Wamne, Karanjadi, Vinehere, Diwankhavati, Kalambani Budruk, Khed and Anjani.
Composition: 8 MEMU Coaches.
Bookings for Unreserved Coaches can be done through UTS system with normal charges for unreserved accommodation as applicable.
For detailed timings at halts of these special trains please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.
The detailed schedule of special trains is also available on the IRCTC website, RailOne app, and computerized PRS.
Indian Railways remains committed to providing safe, reliable, and convenient travel experiences, especially during festivals when demand is significantly higher.
