Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Central Railway Announces 246 Ganpati Special Trains
Central Railway has announced 246 special trains for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival to help more people travel during this time.
These special trains will run from September 11 to September 27, 2026.
There are different types of trains, including ones with AC, sleeper, and unreserved coaches.
The trains will go to places like Sawantwadi Road, Ratnagiri, and Madgaon.
This is to make sure everyone can travel comfortably during the festival.
Central Railway announced 246 special trains for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
The special trains include 184 mixed specials with AC, sleeper, and unreserved coaches, and 62 unreserved special trains.
The trains will run from September 11 to September 27, 2026.
Major routes include Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Sawantwadi Road, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Sawantwadi Road, and Pune to Ratnagiri.
The special trains aim to accommodate the surge in passenger demand during the festival.
- Who
- Central Railway
- What
- Announced 246 Ganpati Special trains for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
- When
- From 11.09.2026 to 27.09.2026
- Where
- Various routes including Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Sawantwadi Road, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Sawantwadi Road, and Pune to Ratnagiri.
- Why
- To accommodate the surge in passenger demand during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
Passenger Convenience
Operational Challenges
Passenger Demand
Passenger Convenience
The special trains are essential to accommodate the surge in passenger demand during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
Operational Challenges
The increased number of trains may pose operational challenges and strain the railway infrastructure.
- Total Special Trains
- 246
- Mixed Special Trains
- 184
- Unreserved Special Trains
- 62
- Festival
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Duration
- 11.09.2026 to 27.09.2026
- Major Routes
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Sawantwadi Road, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Sawantwadi Road, Pune to Ratnagiri
