Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Mumbai-Madgaon Vande Bharat Train to Expand for Ganesh Chaturthi 2025
To handle the extra people traveling for Ganesh Chaturthi in 2025, the Indian Railways will add more coaches to the Mumbai CSMT–Madgaon Vande Bharat Express train.
The train, usually having 8 coaches, will temporarily get 16 coaches.
This is to help more people travel comfortably during the festival.
The Central Railway is in charge of this semi-high-speed train.
Indian Railways will temporarily increase the coach composition of the Mumbai CSMT–Madgaon Vande Bharat Express.
The change is to accommodate more passengers during the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
The train will expand from 8 to 16 coaches.
The Central Railway (CR) zone operates and maintains the semi-high-speed train.
The move aims to provide a more comfortable travel experience.
- Who
- Central Railway (CR) zone is operating and maintaining the train.
- What
- Indian Railways is increasing the coach composition of the Mumbai CSMT–Madgaon Vande Bharat Express.
- When
- During the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi 2025
- Where
- Mumbai CSMT–Madgaon
- Why
- To accommodate more passengers and provide a comfortable travel experience.
Passengers
Railway Management
Comfort vs. Capacity
Passengers
More space and comfort for travelers during Ganesh Chaturthi
Railway Management
Reduced space and comfort for travelers during Ganesh Chaturthi (without the added coaches)
- Train Route
- Mumbai CSMT – Madgaon
- Increased Coaches
- From 8 to 16
- Operating Zone
- Central Railway (CR)
- Purpose
- To manage festive rush during Ganesh Chaturthi
