Mumbai - In preparation for the upcoming Ganeshotsav, Central Railway has announced a total of 222 special trains to accommodate the surge in passenger traffic. This includes an additional 20 trains recently added to the already announced 202 Ganpati special trains. Reservations for these additional trains will commence on August 7, 2024.

Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Ratnagiri

Eight bi-weekly special trains will operate between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) and Ratnagiri. Details of these services are as follows:

Train No. 01131/01132 (Bi-Weekly):

Departure from LTT: 6th, 7th, 13th, and 14th September at 8:00 PM

Arrival at Ratnagiri: 4:50 AM the next day

Departure from Ratnagiri: 7th, 8th, 14th, and 15th September at 8:40 AM

Arrival at LTT: 5:15 PM the same day

Halt Stations: Thane, Panvel, Pen, Roha, Mangaon, Veer, Karanjadi, Khed, Chiplun, Sawarda, Aravali Road, and Sangameshwar Road

Composition: 21 LHB Coaches including AC, Sleeper, General, and SLR coaches.

Panvel to Ratnagiri

Special weekly trains will also run between Panvel and Ratnagiri:

Train No. 01443/01444 (Weekly):

Departure from Panvel: 8th and 15th September at 4:40 AM

Arrival at Ratnagiri: 11:50 AM the same day

Departure from Ratnagiri: 7th and 14th September at 5:50 PM

Arrival at Panvel: 1:30 PM the next day

Halt Stations: Sangameshwar Road, Aravali Road, Sawarda, Chiplun, Khed, Karanjadi, Veer, Mangaon, Roha, and Pen

Composition: 22 Coaches including AC, Sleeper, General, and SLR coaches.

Additional weekly services between Panvel and Ratnagiri include:

Train No. 01441/01442 (Weekly):

Departure from Panvel: 11th September at 4:40 AM

Arrival at Ratnagiri: 11:50 AM the same day

Departure from Ratnagiri: 10th September at 5:50 PM

Arrival at Panvel: 1:30 PM the next day

Halt Stations: Sangameshwar Road, Aravali Road, Sawarda, Chiplun, Khed, Karanjadi, Veer, Mangaon, Roha, and Pen

Composition: 20 LHB Coaches including AC, Sleeper, General, and SLR coaches.

Pune to Ratnagiri

Central Railway has also planned weekly special trains between Pune Junction and Ratnagiri:

Train No. 01447/01448 (Weekly):

Departure from Pune: 7th and 14th September at 12:25 AM

Arrival at Ratnagiri: 11:50 AM the same day

Departure from Ratnagiri: 8th and 15th September at 5:50 PM

Arrival at Pune: 5:00 AM the next day

Halt Stations: Chinchwad, Talegaon, Lonavala, Kalyan, Panvel, Pen, Roha, Mangaon, Veer, Karanjadi, Khed, Chiplun, Sawarda, Aravali Road, and Sangameshwar Road

Composition: 22 Coaches including AC, Sleeper, General, and SLR coaches.

Another weekly service between Pune Junction and Ratnagiri:

Train No. 01445/01446 (Weekly):

Departure from Pune: 10th September at 12:25 AM

Arrival at Ratnagiri: 11:50 AM the same day

Departure from Ratnagiri: 11th September at 5:50 PM

Arrival at Pune: 5:00 AM the next day

Halt Stations: Chinchwad, Talegaon, Lonavala, Kalyan, Panvel, Pen, Roha, Mangaon, Veer, Karanjadi, Khed, Chiplun, Sawarda, Aravali Road, and Sangameshwar Road

Composition: 20 LHB Coaches including AC, Sleeper, General, and SLR coaches.

Passengers are encouraged to make their reservations starting August 7, 2024, either at computerized reservation centers or via the IRCTC website. For detailed halts and timings, visit Indian Rail Enquiry or download the NTES App.