Central & Western Railway Ganesh Festival Special Trains 2025: Schedule, Booking & Travel Tips
As the vibrant festival of Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 approaches, Indian Railways has once again stepped up to ensure that Ganpati Bappa devotees across Maharashtra and beyond can travel with ease and comfort. This year, Central Railway and Western Railway have announced over 250+ Ganpati Special Trains to manage the festive rush and provide seamless connectivity to Konkan and other popular pilgrimage routes.
If you’re planning to visit your hometown, attend Ganpati celebrations, or participate in Ganesh visarjan in Mumbai, Konkan, or Goa, this guide covers all the key details – including train schedules, routes, booking information, and helpful tips.
Whether you’re headed home for the celebration, planning a visit to Siddhivinayak Mandir in Mumbai, or simply wish to be part of the joyous Ganesh Festival, here’s everything you need to know — train schedules, routes, booking tips, and more!
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Indian Railways Special Trains for Ganesh Chaturthi 2025
Both Central Railway Mumbai Division and Western Railway have released an extensive special trains list with services covering routes like Mumbai to Sawantwadi, LTT to Madgaon, CSMT to Ratnagiri, Pune to Ratnagiri, Vadodara to Ratnagiri, and many more. These trains are a part of the broader efforts by Indian Railways to support safe and timely travel during this sacred festival.
📌 Highlights at a Glance:
- 250 Ganpati Special Trains by Central Railway
- 5 Ganpati Special Trains by Western Railway
- Trains operational from August 22 to September 10, 2025
- Booking opens from July 23 (Western Railway) and July 24 (Central Railway)
- Available on IRCTC website and all PRS counters
- Includes both reserved and unreserved services
What Are Ganpati Special Trains?
Ganpati Special Trains are seasonal passenger trains operated during Ganesh Chaturthi by Indian Railways, especially for Lord Ganesha devotees. These trains typically connect major cities like Mumbai, Pune, Vadodara, and Surat with popular coastal destinations like Ratnagiri, Sawantwadi Road, Madgaon, and Thivim.
They are launched on special fare and often include additional halts to accommodate the festive rush.
🛤️ Central Railway Ganpati Special Trains 2025: Full Schedule of 250 Trips
| Train No. | Route | Departure | Arrival | Runs From – To | Trips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01151 / 01152 | CSMT – Sawantwadi Road (Daily) | 00:20 (CSMT) 15:35 (SWR) |
14:20 (SWR) 04:35 (CSMT) |
22-Aug to 10-Sep | 40 |
| 01103 / 01104 | CSMT – Sawantwadi Road (Daily) | 15:30 (CSMT) 04:35 (SWR) |
04:00 (SWR) 16:40 (CSMT) |
22-Aug to 09-Sep | 36 |
| 01153 / 01154 | CSMT – Ratnagiri (Daily) | 11:30 (CSMT) 04:00 (RAT) |
20:10 (RAT) 13:30 (CSMT) |
22-Aug to 09-Sep | 36 |
| 01167 / 01168 | LTT – Sawantwadi Road (Daily) | 21:00 (LTT) 11:35 (SWR) |
09:20 (SWR) 00:40 (LTT) |
22-Aug to 09-Sep | 36 |
| 01171 / 01172 | LTT – Sawantwadi Road (Daily) | 08:20 (LTT) 22:35 (SWR) |
21:00 (SWR) 10:40 (LTT) |
22-Aug to 08-Sep | 36 |
| 01129 / 01130 | LTT – Sawantwadi Road (Weekly Tue) | 08:45 (LTT) 23:20 (SWR) |
22:20 (SWR) 11:45 (LTT) |
26-Aug, 02-Sep, 09-Sep | 6 |
| 01185 / 01186 | LTT – Madgaon (Weekly Wed) | 00:45 (LTT) 16:30 (MAD) |
14:30 (MAD) 04:50 (LTT) |
27-Aug & 03-Sep | 4 |
| 01165 / 01166 | LTT – Madgaon AC (Weekly Tue) | 00:45 (LTT) 16:30 (MAD) |
14:30 (MAD) 04:50 (LTT) |
26-Aug, 02-Sep, 09-Sep | 6 |
| 01447 / 01448 | Pune – Ratnagiri (Weekly Sat) | 00:25 (Pune) 17:50 (RAT) |
11:50 (RAT) 05:00 (Pune) |
23-Aug, 30-Aug, 06-Sep | 6 |
| 01445 / 01446 | Pune – Ratnagiri AC (Weekly Tue) | 00:25 (Pune) 17:50 (RAT) |
11:50 (RAT) 05:00 (Pune) |
26-Aug, 02-Sep, 09-Sep | 6 |
| 01155 / 01156 | Diva – Chiplun MEMU (Daily Unreserved) | 07:15 (Diva) 15:30 (CPL) |
14:00 (CPL) 22:50 (Diva) |
23-Aug to 10-Sep | 38 |
🚆 Western Railway Ganpati Special Trains 2025: Full Schedule of 44 Trips
| Train No. | Route | Departure | Arrival | Runs On | Trips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09011 / 09012 | Mumbai Central – Thokur (Weekly) | Tue 11:30 (MMCT) Wed 11:00 (THK) |
Wed 08:50 (THK) Thu 07:15 (MMCT) |
26-Aug, 2-Sep (Return: 27-Aug, 3-Sep) | 4 |
| 09019 / 09020 | Mumbai Central – Sawantwadi Road | Sun, Wed, Fri, Sat 11:30 Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun 04:50 |
Next day 02:30 (SWR) 20:10 (MMCT) |
22-Aug to 08-Sep | 20 |
| 09015 / 09016 | Bandra Terminus – Ratnagiri (Weekly) | Thu 14:20 (BDTS) Fri 01:30 (RAT) |
Fri 00:30 (RAT) 12:30 (BDTS) |
21-Aug to 05-Sep | 6 |
| 09114 / 09113 | Vadodara – Ratnagiri (Weekly) | Tue 11:15 (BRC) Wed 01:30 (RAT) |
Wed 00:30 (RAT) 17:30 (BRC) |
26-Aug, 2-Sep (Return: 27-Aug, 3-Sep) | 4 |
| 09110 / 09109 | Vishvamitri – Ratnagiri (Bi-weekly) | Wed, Sat 10:00 (VS) Sun, Thu 01:30 (RAT) |
Thu, Sun 00:30 (RAT) 17:30 (VS) |
23-Aug to 07-Sep | 10 |
Ganpati Special Train Booking & Schedule Info
- Bookings for Western Railway trains open from July 23, 2025
- Bookings for Central Railway trains open from July 24, 2025
- Tickets available on www.irctc.co.in and PRS counters
- Visit enquiry.indianrail.gov.in for live train status, train number, and seat availability
Celebrate Ganesh Festival with Devotion & Comfort
The Ganesh Chaturthi celebration is incomplete without witnessing the ganpati bappa morya chants echoing through the streets of Mumbai, Pune, and Konkan. For many, it's a sacred journey to their native villages or a Ganpati darshan at iconic temples like:
- Siddhivinayak Mandir in Dadar
- Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai
- Chintamani Ganpati in Pune
- Ganesh Mandir near Ratnagiri
- Madgaon Ganpati Utsav in Goa
From ganpati decoration ideas to ganesh chaturthi wishes in Marathi, this festival is a cultural thread that binds millions of ganesha devotees.
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Travel Tips for Ganpati Devotees
- Book early: Ganpati specials tend to fill quickly.
- Carry ID proof for all travelers, especially in reserved coaches.
- Pack light, but don’t forget your puja samagri, or decor items.
- Use Yatri App to locate train stations near you like Dadar, Panvel, Kalyan etc.
Blend of Devotion, Heritage & Celebration
Indian Railways plays a crucial role every year in bringing ganpati devotees together. Whether you're traveling from a mumbai central train station, csmt station, or pune railway station, these trains act as lifelines to the spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi.
So this year, let Indian Railways be a part of your Ganesh journey, ensuring you reach your train station mumbai or Konkan hometown safely, with the blessings of Ganpati Bappa guiding the way.
✍️ Final Word
With over 250+ Ganesh Chaturthi Special Trains from Central & Western Railway, your festive travel just got a whole lot easier. Whether it’s for worship, celebration, or returning home — plan your journey, book your tickets, and enjoy the blessings of Lord Ganesh with family and tradition.
Ganpati Bappa Morya!
Dated July 25, 2025