Archive · 6 Aug 2026
Western Railway to Run 42 Ganpati Special Trains in September
The Ganesh festival is a big celebration in India, and every year many people travel to the Konkan region to celebrate with their families.
To help these travellers, Western Railway is running special trains called Ganpati Specials.
The special trains will run in September 2026.
In total, 42 train trips will operate — 21 trains going one way and 21 trains returning.
The trains will connect Mumbai and parts of Gujarat with towns in the Konkan region.
The Railway Board approved these extra services because so many people travel during the festival.
Most of the trains will have 22 coaches, which means plenty of space for passengers.
The trains will stop at stations like Borivali, Panvel, Chiplun and Ratnagiri along the way.
Thanks to these special trains, people can visit their homes for the Ganesh festival more easily.
Western Railway will operate 21 pairs (42 trips) of Ganpati Special trains in September 2026 for Ganesh festival travellers.
The Railway Board approved the services under the Train on Demand (TOD) – Extra Rush category.
The specials will connect Mumbai Central, Bandra Terminus, Vadodara, Vishvamitri, Udhna and Valsad with Thokur, Sawantwadi Road and Ratnagiri.
The schedule includes eight pairs of Mumbai Central–Sawantwadi Road trains and six pairs of Vishvamitri–Ratnagiri trains.
Most trains will have 22 coaches and halt at stations including Borivali, Vasai Road, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar Road and Ratnagiri.
- Who
- Western Railway, with approval from the Railway Board, is operating the special services.
- What
- It will run 21 pairs (42 trips) of Ganpati Special trains connecting Mumbai and Gujarat with Konkan destinations like Thokur, Sawantwadi Road and Ratnagiri.
- When
- September 2026, during the Ganesh festival season.
- Where
- Routes spanning Mumbai, Gujarat and the Konkan region, with halts at Borivali, Vasai Road, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar Road and Ratnagiri.
- Why
- To cater to the heavy passenger demand during the Ganesh festival and provide relief to Konkan-bound travellers.
- Operator
- Western Railway
- Total Special Trips
- 42 trips (21 pairs)
- Month of Operation
- September 2026
- Approval
- Railway Board under Train on Demand (TOD) – Extra Rush category
- Connecting Regions
- Mumbai and Gujarat with Konkan destinations
- Largest Route Pairing
- Mumbai Central–Sawantwadi Road (8 pairs)
- Typical Train Size
- 22 coaches
- Key Destination Stations
- Thokur, Sawantwadi Road, Ratnagiri