For Ganesh Chaturthi 2024, Indian Railways has planned to operate approximately 304 special trains to manage the surge in passenger traffic during the festive season. This includes 56 special trains introduced by the Western Central Railway to cater specifically to the high demand along popular routes. The ten-day festival, which will take place from September 7 to September 16, sees a significant movement of people from Mumbai to the Konkan region, as many devotees return to their hometowns to celebrate. In response to this yearly migration, Indian Railways has strategically announced additional trains to ensure smoother travel and to meet the increased passenger load effectively. These special trains are designed to cover key destinations, ensuring that travelers can reach their destinations comfortably and on time during the auspicious period.

Among these, Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) will operate seven special trains throughout September. Every year, thousands of people travel from Mumbai to their hometowns in the Konkan region to celebrate the ten-day Ganesh Utsav, which will begin on September 7 and conclude on September 16.

Special Ganesh Utsav Trains for 2024: Key Details

Train No. 09001/09002 Mumbai Central - Thokur - Mumbai Central (Weekly) Special Train

Schedule: This weekly special train will halt at important stations such as Vasai Road, Panvel, Roha, Ratnagiri, and Madgaon Jn., among others.
Coaches: The train will consist of 20 coaches, including two third AC, twelve sleeper class, four general, and two SLR coaches.
Train No. 09009/09010 Mumbai Central - Sawantwadi Road - Mumbai Central (Six Days a Week) Special

Schedule:
Mumbai Central to Sawantwadi Road (Train No. 09009): Operates six days a week from September 2 to September 16, 2024, departing from Mumbai Central at 12:00 hrs and arriving at Sawantwadi Road at 02:30 hrs the next day.

Sawantwadi Road to Mumbai Central (Train No. 09010): Runs from September 3 to September 17, 2024, departing from Sawantwadi Road at 04:50 hrs and arriving at Mumbai Central at 20:10 hrs on the same day.

Stations: The train will halt at key stations including Borivali, Panvel, Roha, and Ratnagiri.
Additional Ganesh Chaturthi Special Trains in Mumbai Division

The Mumbai Division of Central Railway has also released a list of 26 additional trains to be operated during Ganesh Chaturthi. These Ganpati special trains will run between September 6 and September 18, 2024. Reservations for trains numbered 01031, 01441, and 01443 opened on August 7, 2024.

These special train services are part of the Indian Railways' efforts to ensure smooth travel for devotees during this festive period.

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