Indian Railways has announced a record 380 Ganpati Special trains this year to manage the festive rush for Ganesh Chaturthi 2025. These services will ensure smooth, safe, and comfortable travel for lakhs of devotees heading towards Maharashtra and the Konkan region during the festival season.
Last year, 358 special trains were operated, while in 2023, the number was 305. This year, the record-breaking 380 trips show the Railways’ commitment to providing better connectivity for passengers.
Ganpati Special 2025 Trains: Timings, Route and More
The Ganpati Special trains have already started from August 11, 2025, and will continue till the end of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations (August 27 – September 6, 2025). More services will be added progressively as the festival gets closer.
Ganpati Special Trains 2025: List
| Train No. | Route | Frequency | Travel Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01103 / 01104 | CSMT – Sawantwadi Road – CSMT | Daily | 22.08.2025 – 09.09.2025 |
| 01167 / 01168 | LTT – Sawantwadi Road – LTT | Daily | 22.08.2025 – 09.09.2025 |
| 01151 / 01152 | CSMT – Sawantwadi Road – CSMT | Daily | 22.08.2025 – 10.09.2025 |
| 01171 / 01172 | LTT – Sawantwadi Road – LTT | Daily | 22.08.2025 – 08.09.2025 |
| 01153 / 01154 | CSMT – Ratnagiri – CSMT | Daily | 22.08.2025 – 09.09.2025 |
| 01185 / 01186 | LTT – Madgaon – LTT | Weekly (Wed) | 27.08.2025 & 03.09.2025 |
| 01447 / 01448 | Pune – Ratnagiri – Pune | Weekly (Sat) | 23.08, 30.08 & 06.09.2025 |
| 01445 / 01446 | Pune – Ratnagiri AC Special | Weekly (Tue) | 26.08, 02.09 & 09.09.2025 |
| 01129 / 01130 | LTT – Sawantwadi Road – LTT | Weekly (Tue) | 26.08, 02.09 & 09.09.2025 |
| 01131 / 01132 | LTT – Sawantwadi Road – LTT | Bi-weekly (Thu & Sun) | 28.08 – 07.09.2025 |
| 01133 / 01134 | Diva – Khed – Diva MEMU | Daily | 22.08.2025 – 09.09.2025 |
| 01165 / 01166 | LTT – Madgaon – LTT AC Special | Weekly (Tue) | 26.08, 02.09 & 09.09.2025 |
| 01155 / 01156 | Diva – Chiplun – Diva MEMU | Daily | 23.08.2025 – 10.09.2025 |
| 09022 / 09021 | Udhna – Ratnagiri – Udhna | Weekly | (6 trips) |
| 09120 / 09119 | Vishvamitri – Ratnagiri – Vishvamitri | Weekly | (6 trips) |
| 06569 / 06570 | Bengaluru – Madgaon – Bengaluru | Special | (Festival period) |
| 01160 / 01159 | Chiplun – Panvel – Chiplun MEMU | Daily | (Festival period) |
Zone-Wise Breakup of Ganpati Special Trains 2025
- Central Railway – 296 trips (highest share)
- Western Railway – 56 trips
- South Western Railway – 22 trips
- Konkan Railway (KRCL) – 6 trips
Check Train Routes and Train Services
Central Railway Ganpati Specials
- CSMT – Sawantwadi Road Daily Specials
- LTT – Sawantwadi Road Daily Specials
- CSMT – Ratnagiri Specials
- Pune – Ratnagiri Weekly & AC Specials
- Diva – Khed MEMU & Diva – Chiplun MEMU Services
Western Railway Ganpati Specials Trains
- Udhna – Ratnagiri Weekly Special
- Vishvamitri – Ratnagiri Weekly Special
Konkan Railway Ganpati Specials Trains
- Bengaluru – Madgaon Specials
- Chiplun – Panvel MEMU Specials
Important Halts in the Konkan Region
The Ganpati specials will stop at key stations including: Kolad, Mangaon, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Sangameshwar Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, and Zarap, among many others.
Why Are Ganpati Specials Important?
Every year, thousands of devotees travel from Mumbai, Pune, and other cities to the Konkan region for Ganesh Chaturthi. The demand for tickets is extremely high, and these special trains:
- Reduce festive crowd pressure.
- Provide direct and convenient connectivity.
- Ensure affordable travel for all devotees.
Final Word
The record 380 Ganpati Special Trains in 2025 will make festive travel much easier for passengers. Central Railway is leading the arrangements, with additional support from Western, Konkan, and South Western Railways. Passengers are advised to check detailed train timings, halts, and ticket availability on the IRCTC website or Rail Connect app before planning their journey.
