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Konkan Railway has refreshed its Ganpati 2026 specials covering the Mumbai–Konkan belt, with pages showing updates on August 25–26. Core services run between September 11 and 27, with bookings staggered across August 1–3. Additional Western Railway connectors were added on August 13, and more minor tweaks remain possible today. Travellers should verify timings again before booking or boarding.
Daily Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus–Sawantwadi Road specials 01103/01104 operate September 11–27, halting at Dadar, Thane and Panvel among others. Daily 01151/01152 CSMT–Sawantwadi and 01153/01154 CSMT–Ratnagiri also run those weeks. Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Madgaon weekly 01165/01166 works on September 15 and 22, with an LHB rake. Expect long formations and six general coaches on most sets.
Mumbai–Konkan routes, dates and booking window
Bookings opened in phases: August 1 for 01154, 01168, 01446 and 01448; August 2 for 01166 and 01186; August 3 for 01104, 01130, 01152, 01172 and 01132. Tatkal opens one day prior at 10:00 for AC and 11:00 for non‑AC; agents are barred for the first 30 minutes. Use IRCTC and check live running on the National Train Enquiry System.
| Train nos. | Route | Run dates | Booking opens |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01103/01104 | CSMT–Sawantwadi Road (daily) | Sep 11–27 | 01104 on Aug 3 |
| 01153/01154 | CSMT–Ratnagiri (daily) | Sep 11–27 | 01154 on Aug 1 |
| 01171/01172 | LTT–Sawantwadi Road (daily) | Sep 11–27 | 01172 on Aug 3 |
| 01165/01166 | LTT–Madgaon (weekly) | Sep 15, 22 | 01166 on Aug 2 |
Extra trips, halts and Western Railway connectors
Extra trips add capacity on the western flank: Mumbai Central–Thokur 09013/09014 on September 15–16; Mumbai Central–Sawantwadi Road 09019/09020 on select dates; Bandra Terminus–Ratnagiri unreserved 09035/09036 on Thursdays and Fridays; plus Vadodara, Vishwamitri, Udhna and Valsad links. Bookings for many of these opened August 9 or August 15.
Panvel, Thane, Dadar crowd and travel advisories
Expect heaviest footfall at Dadar, Thane and Panvel during September 11–27. Mumbai authorities have sought late‑night metro runs and curtailed rail megablocks; security deployment is planned at major stations. Arrive early, board from Panvel or Roha if flexible, and track live status on NTES before heading out.
Coach plans matter this week: most KR specials carry 22 coaches, including six general. LTT–Madgaon runs with a 21‑coach LHB set for stability. Tatkal refunds are limited; review IRCTC rules before booking. Finally, as KRCL notes, “Passengers are requested to kindly avail the services.” Keep an eye on today’s updates for any added trips.