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Western Railway announces weekly special trains for Ganeshotsav 2026

Ganesh Chaturthi is a big festival in India when many people celebrate the elephant god Ganesha.

Lots of people travel at this time to visit family and temples in coastal areas.

Trains can get very crowded during the festival.

Western Railway decided to add two special trains to help people travel more easily.

One special train goes from Mumbai to Thokur, a place near Mangaluru.

The other special train comes back from Thokur to Mumbai.

These trains run once a week, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, starting in September 2026.

People can book their tickets starting on 9 August 2026.

The railway says people should book early because the trains will be very busy.

The special trains will only run on the notified days and not as regular daily services.

Key facts

Railway Operator: Western Railway
Route: Mumbai Central to Thokur (near Mangaluru, Karnataka)
Train No. 09013: Mumbai Central–Thokur, every Tuesday from 15 September 2026; departs 10:45 am, arrives 8:50 am next day
Train No. 09014: Thokur–Mumbai Central, every Wednesday from 16 September 2026; departs 11:00 am, arrives 7:40 am next day
Booking Opens: 9 August 2026 at 8:00 am
Booking Channels: PRS counters and IRCTC website
Major Stoppages: Borivali, Panvel, Ratnagiri, Kudal, Thivim, Karwar, Udupi, Kundapura and others
Purpose: Facilitate passengers and accommodate the additional crowd during Ganeshotsav

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