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Heading to Konkan today, September 16? Railways have scaled up capacity for Ganeshotsav travellers. Central Railway alone is running 246 Ganpati specials, while Western and Konkan Railways add further trips, taking the season’s total near 386. Expect more Mumbai–Konkan departures today and targeted unreserved extras to ease last‑minute rush. Plan around terminals and halts that suit your route.
Key departures today span both major city terminals. From Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, 01185 to Madgaon left 00:45, 01171 to Sawantwadi departs 08:20, and 01167 to Ratnagiri leaves 21:00. From Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, 01151 left 00:25 to Sawantwadi, 01153 departs 11:30 to Ratnagiri, and 01103 leaves 15:30 to Sawantwadi. Board also at Dadar, Thane and Panvel halts.
Ganpati specials today: key Mumbai–Konkan departures
| Terminal | Train | Destination | Departs |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSMT | 01151 | Sawantwadi Road | 00:25 |
| CSMT | 01153 | Ratnagiri | 11:30 |
| CSMT | 01103 | Sawantwadi Road | 15:30 |
| LTT | 01185 | Madgaon | 00:45 |
| LTT | 01171 | Sawantwadi Road | 08:20 |
| LTT | 01167 | Ratnagiri | 21:00 |
Unreserved options today include Konkan Railway’s festival MEMU, 01155 Diva–Khed at 07:15 and 01156 Khed–Diva at 16:00. Western Railway’s Bandra Terminus–Ratnagiri unreserved 09035 runs Thursday, September 17, with 09036 return on Friday, September 18; additional trips run September 24–25. Check NTES and station displays for late platform changes before boarding.
Return dates from Konkan to Mumbai: peak windows
Return flows begin today with Sawantwadi–CSMT 01152 at 15:35 and Ratnagiri–CSMT 01154 at 04:00, both daily through September 27. LTT‑bound returns include 01172 from Sawantwadi at 22:35 daily and 01186 from Madgaon at 16:30 on September 16 and 23. Expect peak crowds around Anant Chaturdashi, Friday, September 25, spilling into September 26–27.
Booking and refunds: IRCTC, UTS and counter essentials
Reserve seats on IRCTC; general coaches run on most Central Railway specials. For unreserved, use UTS or RailOne where enabled, or book at counters; arrive early at CSMT, LTT, Dadar and Bandra. Typical CR rakes carry two AC‑3 Tier, 12 Sleeper, six General and two brake vans. Keep within luggage limits—40 kg in Sleeper, 35 kg in Second. Cancelled trains trigger auto e‑ticket refunds; others follow IRCTC rules.