Indian Railways Increases Special Trains for Ganesh Chaturthi 342 Trains from Mumbai to Konkan.
Ganesh Chaturthi is a significant festival in India, especially for those traveling to their hometowns to celebrate with family. This year, there’s some good news for those planning their journeys. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that Indian Railways will operate 342 special trains from Mumbai to the Konkan region to accommodate the festival rush. Initially, 300 trains were planned, but the number was increased to meet the high demand from travelers.
🚆342 Ganpati Utsav special trains announced. pic.twitter.com/5idoilVdUU
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) August 29, 2024
The announcement was made during the launch of a new bi-weekly train service between Bandra Terminus in Mumbai and Madgaon in Goa. This service is expected to make travel more convenient for the thousands of people who head to Konkan to celebrate the ten-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival, which begins on September 7.
These special trains aim to ensure that everyone can travel safely and comfortably to be with their loved ones during this important time. The Indian Railways’ efforts to increase the number of trains reflect the importance of Ganesh Chaturthi and the need to provide adequate transportation options for the festival season.