NEW TRAIN TIME TABLE 2016 UPDATES

Updates : 01.10.2016

SALIENT FEATURES OF TRAIN TIME TABLE 2016

The highlights of the improvements planned in the new Time table that will come into effect from the 1st October, 2016, are following. 

New Brands : 4 Products

4 new brands of train products

• Humsafar - AC service with optional catering
• Antyodaya - Long distance unreserved super fast train for common man
• Tejas - All modern on board features like entertainment , wifi and local cuisines, etc 
• UDAY - AC  Double decker train on the busiest routes.

Reduced Journey Times

In the timetable, Railway reduced the journey times in 350  existing trains, 75 of which have made it to the super fast category.

New Stoppages

Railway converted 240 operational halts in 192 trains at 52 stations converted to commercial stoppages.

Connectivity to North East

For the first time Railway provided in the time table, train connectivities to the North Eastern states of Tripura, Manipur and Mizoram.

• Tripura Sundari New Train - Tripura added to Railway Map
• Manipur (Jiribam) and Mizoram(Bhairabi) also added to Railway Map.

New Services(Pairs)

Also incorporated in this  Time Table - are  36 pairs of new services, some of which have been introduced in this financial year and some that will be coming soon- like the  

• 10 Humsafar Trains 
• 7 Antyodaya
• 3 Tejas 
• 3 UDAY Trains 
• 13 Mail/Express Trains
• 13 Extensions of Trains
• 2 Increase in Frequency, 
• 4 Diversions of Trains

Route KM - 66030
Electrified Route KM - 22224
Number of Stations - 7137
Number of Locomotives - 10773

Number of coaches - 61558

In the current Year, the efforts to improve service levels in passenger operations have gained further momentum.What has already been done in the current year includes premium trains like Mahamana and Gatimaan express,an even more accelerated transition to superior coaches including the new DeenDayalu coaches started from August,  More Permanent augmentations, and further efforts to meet additional demands.

The current year has seen several large religious and other congregations of people which have been managed effectively,  to the comfort of passengers , with record running of special trains and extra coaches. This includes the SimhasthaMela in Ujjain, the krishnapushkaram on the Krishna Basin and so on. The arrangements for the ensuing Durga Puja rush are also completely in place, Railway announced through the press release.


Indian Railway announced New Train Time Table 2016. For getting each zones Time table Highlights , please go through the following link : -

Northern Railway : Salient Features of Train Time Table 2016
South Central Railway : Features of New Train Time Table 2016 
South Eastern Railway ( SER ) : New Time Table 2016 - 2017
Western Railway ( WR ) : New Time Table 2016 - 2017
West Zone : New Train Time Table 2016 -2017
Eastern Railway : New Time Table 2016 - 2017

For further details , please go through the following link :- New Train Time Table 2016-2017

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Sunday Mega Block : Mumbai

Central Railways and Western Railway announced that Mumbai local trains will face Mega Block on this Sunday.  

Also read : - Special Trains 2017 List

Mega block affected on Main Line and Harbour Line of Central Railways. Mega block will make daily passengers travel more uncomfortable.

Also Read :Summer and Holi Festival Special Trains 2017

Also read :- Bed rolls available for Online Purchase

But there will be Special Train Traffic Block  also announced by Indian Railway for various reasons.

For more details on Local Trains Mega block details available in Mumbai Mega Block Details  

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NO MORE SEPARATE RAILWAY BUDGET

ONE NATION ONE BUDGET

Cabinet approves merger of Railway Budget with General Budget. This will leads to the ending of 92 year old tradition of presenting Railway Budget separately. The presentation of separate Railway budget started in the year 1924, and has continued after independence as a convention rather than under Constitutional provisions.

One Nation One Budget

One Budget will result in greater efficiency. This will result in better integration of resources towards development of India. This will help raise capital expenditure in railway which will enhance connectivity in the country and boost economic growth. The merger would also facilitate an integrated and seamless approach towards transportation strategy in the country. But functional autonomy, distinct identity of Railways will remain as it is. This will help raise capital expenditure in Railways which will enhance connectivity in the country and boost economic growth, through a press release Government of India announce this.  Following are the details.  

The Union Cabinet has approved the proposals of Ministry of Finance on certain landmark budgetary reforms relating to (i) the merger of Railway budget with the General budget, (ii) the advancement of the date of Budget presentation from the last day of February and (iii) the merger of the Plan and the Non-Plan classification in the Budget and Accounts. All these changes will be put into effect simultaneously from the Budget 2017-18.

Merger of Railway Budget with the General Budget

The arrangements for merger of Railway budget with the General budget have been approved by the Cabinet with the following administrative and financial arrangements-

• The Railways will continue to maintain its distinct entity as a departmentally run commercial undertaking as at present
• Railways will retain their functional autonomy and delegation of financial powers etc. as per the existing guidelines.
• The existing financial arrangements will continue wherein Railways will meet all their revenue expenditure, including ordinary working expenses, pay and allowances and pensions etc. from their revenue receipts;
• The Capital at charge of the Railways estimated at Rs.2.27 lakh crore on which annual dividend is paid by the Railways will be wiped off. Consequently, there will be no dividend liability for Railways from 2017-18 and Ministry of Railways will get Gross Budgetary support. This will also save Railways from the liability of payment of approximately Rs.9,700 crore annual dividend to the Government of India;

The merger would help in the following ways:

• The presentation of a unified budget will bring the affairs of the Railways to centre stage and present a holistic picture of the financial position of the Government.
• The merger is also expected to reduce the procedural requirements and instead bring into focus, the aspects of delivery and good governance.
• Consequent to the merger, the appropriations for Railways will form part of the main Appropriation Bill.

Advancement of the Budget presentation

The Cabinet has also approved, in principle, another reform relating to budgetary process, for advancement of the date of Budget presentation from the last day of February to a suitable date. The exact date of presentation of Budget for 2017-18 would be decided keeping in view the date of assembly elections to be held in States.

• The advancement of budget presentation by a month and completion of Budget related legislative business before 31st March would pave the way for early completion of Budget cycle and enable Ministries and Departments to ensure better planning and execution of schemes from the beginning of the financial year and utilization of the full working seasons including the first quarter.
• This will also preclude the need for seeking appropriation through 'Vote on Account' and enable implementation of the legislative changes in tax; laws for new taxation measures from the beginning of the financial year.

Merger of Plan and Non Plan classification in Budget and Accounts:

The third proposal approved by the Cabinet relates to the merger of Plan and Non Plan classification in Budget and Accounts from 2017-18, with continuance of earmarking of funds for Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan/Tribal Sub-Plan. Similarly, the allocations for North Eastern States will also continue.

This would help in resolving the following issues:

• The Plan/Non-Plan bifurcation of expenditure has led to a fragmented view of resource allocation to various schemes, making it difficult not only to ascertain cost of delivering a service but also to link outlays to outcomes.
• The bias in favour of Plan expenditure by Centre as well as the State Governments has led to a neglect of essential expenditures on maintenance of assets and other establishment related expenditures for providing essential social services.
• The merger of plan and non-plan in the budget is expected to provide appropriate budgetary framework having focus on the revenue, and capital expenditure.

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GANPATI FESTIVAL SPECIAL TRAINS 2016

GANESH FESTIVAL SPECIAL TRAINS  

Ganpati Festival 2016 Special Trains 

GANPATI IMMERSION : SPECIAL LOCAL TRAINS  

Updated : 15.09.2016

Central Railway has decided to run eight special local trains on 16.9.2016 (Night of 15/16.9.2016 Thu-Fri Night) for the benefit of devotees in connection with Ganpati immersion. These specials will run stopping at all stations between CST – Kalyan/Thane on main line and between CST – Panvel on harbour line. The details are as under.


On 16.9.2016 (Night of 15/16.9.2016 Thursday - Friday Night)

MAIN LINE
CST       Dep.   : 01.30 hrs   Kalyan  Arr. :  03.00 hrs
CST       Dep.   : 02.30 hrs   Thane   Arr. :  03.30 hrs
Kalyan    Dep.   : 01.00 hrs   CST     Arr. :  02.30 hrs
Thane     Dep.   : 02.00 hrs   CST     Arr. :  03.00 hrs                  


HARBOUR LINE
CST     Dep.  : 01.30 hrs  Panvel Arr.   :  02.50 hrs
CST     Dep.  : 02.45 hrs  Panvel Arr.   : 04.05 hrs
Panvel  Dep.  : 01.00 hrs  CST    Arr.   : 02.20 hrs
Panvel  Dep.  : 01.45 hrs  CST    Arr.   : 03.05 hrs

Updated : 12.09.2016

Western Railway announced that to facilitate Mumbaikars during Ganpati immersion on the night of 15th September, 2016, Western Railway will run four pairs of special train services between Churchgate and Virar on the night falling between 15th and 16th September, 2016.

Down Direction

In down direction, 1st special train will depart from Churchgate at 01.15 hrs and reach Virar at 02.47 hrs, 2nd Special will depart from Churchgate at 01.55 hrs and reach Virar at 03.30 hrs, 3rd Special will depart from Churchgate at 02.25 hrs and reach Virar at 04.00 hrs and 4th Special will depart from Churchgate at 03.20 hrs and reach Virar at 04.55 hrs.

Up Direction

In Up direction, 1st special will depart from Virar at 00.15 hrs and reach Churchgate at 01.45 hrs, 2nd Special will depart from Virar at 00.45 hrs and reach Churchgate at 02.17 hrs, 3rd Special will depart from Virar at 01.40 hrs and reach Churchgate at 03.12 hrs and 4th Special will depart from Virar at 02.55 hrs and reach Churchgate at 04.30 hrs.

Halting

The special trains will halt at all stations.

Detailed information are given below

SPECIAL LOCAL TRAINS FOR GANPATI IMMERSION

Updated : 09.09.2016

Central Railways have decided to run 4 special trains during Ganpati Festival 2016 to clear the extra rush of passengers. Following are the details.

Ratnagiri - Panvel - Ratnagiri Special Train on Special Fare ( 4 Trips )

• Train No.00120 Ratnagiri – Panvel Special will leave Ratnagiri on 10.9.2016 and 11.9.2016 (2 trips) at 17.00 hrs and will arrive Panvel at 23.10 hrs same day.
• Train No.00119 Panvel - Ratnagiri Special will leave Panvel on 11.9.2016 and 12.9.2016 (2 trips) at 00.10 hrs and will arrive Ratnagiri at 07.00 hrs same day.

Halting

Sangameshwar Road, Aravali Road, Savarda, Chiplun, Khed, Mangaon and Roha.

Composition

3 Sleeper Class, 5 Second Class Seating, 10 General Second Class and 2 General Second Class cum Brake Van. General Second Class coaches will be treated as Unreserved Coaches.

Reservation

Bookings for train No. 00119 on special fare will be opened from 10/9/2016.

Updated : 02.09.2016

South Central Railway announced six Special Trains between Secunderabad - Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad - Visakhapatnam for Vinayaka Chathurthi. Following are the details.

Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Special Train (02 services)

• Train No. 07033 Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam special train will depart Secunderabad at 21:30 hrs on 2nd September, 2016 (Friday) and arrive Visakhapatnam at 10:15 hrs on the next day.
• Train No. 07034 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad special train will depart Visakhapatnam at 18:55 hrs on 3rd September, 2016 (Saturday) and arrive Secunderabad at 07:40 hrs on the next day.

Halting


Janagoan, Kazipet, Warangal, Khammam, Vijayawada, Eluru, Tadepalligudem, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Tuni, Anakapalli and Duvvada stations in both the directions.

Composition    

Trains will consist of 15 coaches viz., o­ne AC II Tier, two AC III Tier, ten Sleeper Class and Two Luggage cum Brake van Coaches.

Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam-Hyderabad Special Train (02 services)

• Train No.07069 Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam special train will depart Secunderabad at 21:40 hrs on 3rd September, 2016 (Saturday) and arrive Visakhapatnam at 10:55 hrs on the next day.
• Train No. 07070 Visakhapatnam-Hyderabad special train will depart Visakhapatnam at 22:00 hrs on 4th September, 2016 (Sunday) arrive/depart Secunderabad at 10:25/10:30 hrs o­n the next day and arrive Hyderabad at 11:00 hrs.

Halting
Pagidipalli, Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, Piduguralla, Sattenapalli, Guntur, Vijayawada, Eluru, Tadepalligudem, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Tuni, Anakapalli and Duvvada stations in both the directions.


Composition
Trains will consist of 14 coaches viz., o­ne AC II Tier, o­ne AC III Tier, ten Sleeper Class and Two Luggage cum Brake van Coaches.

Hyderabad - Visakhapatnam - Secunderabad Special Train (02 services)

• Train No.07071 Hyderabad-Visakhapatnam special train will depart Hyderabad at 21:10 hrs on 5th September, 2016 (Monday) arrive/depart Secunderabad at 21:35/21:40 hrs and arrive Visakhapatnam at 11:00 hrs o­n the next day.
• Train No. 07072 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad special train will depart Visakhapatnam at 18:55 hrs on 6th September, 2016 (Tuesday) and arrive Secunderabad at 08:50 hrs on the next day.

Halting
Pagidipalli, Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, Piduguralla, Sattenapalli, Guntur, Vijayawada, Eluru, Tadepalligudem, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Tuni, Anakapalli and Duvvada stations in both the directions.

Composition
Trains will consist of 14 coaches viz., one AC II Tier, one AC III Tier, ten Sleeper Class and Two Luggage cum Brake van Coaches.

Updated : 01.09.2016

8 SPECIAL TRAINS DURING GANPATI FESTIVAL

Central Railway have decided to run 8 special trains during Ganpati Festival 2016 to clear the extra rush of passengers. Following are the details.

Train Nos.00112/00111 Madgaon - Vasai Road special train on special fare (Reserved)  

• Train No.00112 Madgaon - Vasai Road Special will leave Madgaon on 2.9.2016 and 9.9.2016 (2 trips) at 21.00 hrs and will arrive Vasai Road at 12.50 hrs next day.
• Train No.00111 Vasai Road – Madgaon Special will leave Vasai Road on 5.9.2016 and 12.9.2016 (2 trips) at 13.45 hrs and will arrive Madgaon at 03.00 hrs next day.

Halting
Thivim, Sawantwadi Road, Kudal, Sindhudurg, Kankavali, Vaibhavwadi Road, Rajapur Road, Adavali, Ratnagiri, Sangameshwar Road, Savarda, Chiplun, Khed, Veer, Mangaon, Roha and Panvel.

Composition

14 second class seating.

Reservation
Booking for Train No.00111 on special fare will be opened from 02/9/2016.


Train Nos.00116/00115 Mangalore - Vasai Road special train on special fare (Reserved)

• Train No.00116 Mangalore - Vasai Road Special will leave Mangalore Jn. 4.9.2016 and 11.9.2016 (2 trips) at 18.00 hrs and will arrive Vasai Road at 12.50 hrs next day.
• Train No.00115 Vasai Road – Mangalore Special will leave Vasai Road on 3.9.2016 and 10.9.2016 (2 trips) at 13.45 hrs and will arrive Mangalore at 11.00 hrs next day.

Halting
Suratkal, Udupi, Kundapura, Mookambika Road Byndoor, Bhatkal, Kumta, Karwar, Madgaon, Thivim, Sawantwadi Road, Kudal, Sindhudurg, Kankavali, Vaibhavwadi Road, Rajapur Road, Adavali, Ratnagiri, Sangameshwar Road, Savarda, Chiplun, Khed, Veer, Mangaon, Roha & Panvel.
Composition
14 second class seating.
ReservationBooking for Train No.00115 on special fare will be opened from 02/9/2016.

Updated : 01.09.2016

GANESH CHATHURTHI SPECIAL TRAINS 2016

South Western Railways has decided to run Suvidha special train between Belagavi and Yesvantpur to clear extra rush of passengers during festival of Ganesh Chathurthi 2016. Following are the details. 

• Train No.82661 Yesvantpur - Belagavi Suvidha special Express departures from Yesvantpur at 20.30 hrs on (Friday) 2nd September 2016 and arrives Belagavi at 07.55 hrs on Saturday 3/10/16.

• Train No.82662 Belagavi- Yesvantpur Suvidha special Express departures from Belagavi at 18.50 hrs on (Monday) 5th September 2016 and arrives Yesvantpur at 06.20 hrs on Tuesday 6/10/16.

CompositionTotal 14 coaches comprising of Four AC 3-tier sleeper coaches, Eight Second class Sleeper coaches and TWO Luggage and Break-van cum disabled coach.

Halting

Tumakuru, Arsikere, Birur, Davanagere, Harihar, Haveri, Hubballi, Dharwar and Londa.

Updated : 30.08.2016

38 MORE SPECIALS TRAINS FOR GANPATI FESTIVAL

Central Railway announced that Railway has decided to run 38 more special trains between LTT – Ratnagiri, LTT – Karmali and Karmali – Panvel to clear the extra rush of passengers during Ganpati Festival. Central Railway has already announced to run 142 specials during Ganpati Festival and these 38 specials will run in addition to the earlier announced. Thus Central Railway will run 180 special trains during Ganpati Festival. Following are the details.

Train Nos.01091/01092 LTT – Ratnagiri– LTT Ganpati specials (5 days a week specials i.e. except Monday and Thursday)  (30)

• Train No. 01091 Special will leave LTT at 00.55 hrs o­n 5 days a week (except Monday and Thursday) from 2.9.2016 to 21.9.2016 (15 trips) and arrive Ratnagiri at 08.30 hrs same day.
• Train No. 01092 Special will leave Ratnagiri at 15.45 hrs o­n 5 days a week (except Monday and Thursday) from 2.9.2016 to 21.9.2016 (15 trips) and arrive LTT at 23.30 hrs same day.

Halting
Thane, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Veer, Khed, Chiplun, Savarde, Aravali Road and Sangameshwar Road.
Composition
Five AC-3 Tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 6 General second class and 2 General Second class, Luggage cum Guard’s brake van.(General Second class coaches will be treated as unreserved coaches).
Reservation

Booking for Trains on special charges will be opened from 22.8.2016 at all PRS locations and through Internet.

Train Nos.01043/01044 LTT – Karmali weekly AC Ganpati specials (4)

• Train No. 01043 Special will leave LTT at 20.25 hrs o­n 2.9.2016 and 9.9.2016 arrive Karmali at 08.00 hrs next day.
• Train No. 01044 Special will leave Karmali at 18.00 hrs o­n 4.9.2016 and 11.9.2016 and arrive LTT at 08.00 hrs next day.

Halting
Thane, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Zarap, Sawantwadi Road, Madure and Thivim.
Composition
Three AC-2 Tier, 12 AC-3 Tier and 2 Brake, Luggage cum Generator car.
Reservation

Booking for Trains on special charges will be opened from 22.8.2016 at all PRS locations and through Internet.


Train Nos.01026/01025 Karmali – Panvel - Karmali weekly AC Ganpati specials (4)

• Train No. 01026 Special will leave Karmali at 09.50 hrs o­n 3.9.2016 and 10.9.2016 and arrive Panvel at 20.15 hrs same day.
• Train No. 01025 Special will leave Panvel at 22.05 hrs o­n 3.9.2016 and 10.9.2016 and arrive Karmali at 08.00 hrs next day.

Halting
Thivim, Madure, Sawantwadi Road, Zarap, Kudal, Sindhudurg, Kankavali, Ratnagiri, Sangameshwar Road, Chiplun, Khed, Mangaon and Roha.
Composition
Three AC-2 Tier, 12 AC-3 Tier and 2 Brake, Luggage cum Generator car.
Reservation

Booking for Trains on special charges will be opened from 22.8.2016 at all PRS locations and through Internet.

Updated : 28.08.2016

10 More Special Trains for Ganapati Festival

Central Railway announced railway will run 10 more special trains between Pune/Panvel and Zarap/Ratnagiri to clear the extra rush of passengers due to Ganapati Festival 2016. Central Railway has already announced running of 180 special trains for Ganpati Festival. The details of 10 more special trains are following.

Train Nos.01423/01424 Pune - Zarap Special Trains

• Train No.01423 Special will leave Pune at 18.45 hrs on 1.9.2016 and will arrive Zarap at 06.30 hrs next day. 
• Train No.01424 Special will leave Zarap at 11.00 hrs on 2.9.2016 and will arrive  Pune at 23.35 hrs same day.

Halting
Chinchwad, Talegaon, Lonavala, Karjat Train No. 01424 only, Roha, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, Kudal
Composition
15 Sleeper Class, 5 second class chair car and 2 general second class cum guard’s brake vans.
Reservation
Bookings for Train No.01423 on special charges will open from 30.8.2016. General second class coaches in all the above trains will be treated as Unreserved coaches.

Train Nos.01431/01432 Pune - Zarap Special Trains

• Train No.01431 Special will leave Pune at 16.35 hrs on 2.9.2016 and will arrive Zarap at 05.00 hrs next day.  
• Train No.01432 Special will leave Zarap at 09.00 hrs on 5.9.2016 and will arrive Pune at 22.15 hrs same day.

Halting
Chinchwad, Talegaon, Lonavala, Karjat, Panvel, Roha, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, Kudal.
Composition
21 Sleeper Class, 2 general second class cum guard’s brake vans.
Reservation
Bookings for Train No.01431 on special charges will open from 30.8.2016. General second class coaches in all the above trains will be treated as Unreserved coaches

Train Nos. 01425/01426 Pune - Ratnagiri Special Trains

• Train No.01425 Special will leave Pune at 20.00 hrs on 4.9.2016 and will arrive Ratnagiri at 06.00 hrs on 5.9.2016.  
• Train No.01426 Special will leave Ratnagiri at 09.50 hrs and will arrive Pune at 20.10 hrs same day.

Halting
Chinchwad, Talegaon, Lonavala, Karjat, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar Road.
Composition
15 Sleeper Class, 5 second class chair car and 2 general second class cum guard’s brake vans.
Reservation
Bookings for Train No.01425 on special charges will open from 30.8.2016. General second class coaches in all the above trains will be treated as Unreserved coaches

Train Nos. 01433/01434 Panvel - Zarap Special Trains

• Train No.01433 Special will leave Panvel at 19.35 hrs on 3.9.2016 and 4.9.2016 and will arrive Zarap at 05.00 hrs next day.  
• Train No.01434 Special will leave Zarap at 09.00 hrs on 3.9.2016 and 4.9.2016 and will arrive Panvel at 18.05 hrs same day.

Halting
Roha, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, Kudal.
Composition
21 Sleeper Class, 2 general second class cum guard’s brake vans.
Reservation

Bookings for Train No.01433 on special charges will open from 30.8.2016. General second class coaches in all the above trains will be treated as Unreserved coaches.

Updated : 25.08.2016

KONKAN RAILWAY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR GANESH FESTIVAL 2016

Konkan Railway announced that during this year Ganesh festival Konkan Railway has organised and decided to run number of special trains with the co-ordination with Central Railway and Western Railway for the devotees of Ganesha. This year we have taken special care to announce additional / special train services well in advance and on specific days when maximum rush is expected so that passengers can plan their journey and book their tickets to avoid last minute rush at booking windows.  

Konkan Railway in coordination with Central Railway and Western Railway has planned total 226 special trips to destinations viz. Chiplun,Ratnagiri ,Sawantwadi, Karmali and Madgaon. Out of this 24 trips are  arranged from and to  Bandra Terminus on special request and demand from people of Konkan residing in Western Suburbs. Also 14 trips are arranged to and from Ahamadabad via Vasai Road.




Updated : 23.07.2016


Western Railway announced Ganapati Festival Special Trains between Ahmedabad and Karmali via Vasai Road for the convenience of passengers during Ganapati Festival 2016. 

Train Nos.09416/ 09415 Ahmedabad – Karmali - Ahmedabad (Bi-Weekly) Special Train on Special fare [10 trips]

• Train No.09416 Ahmedabad – Karmali [Bi-Weekly] Special Train will leave Ahmedabad at 16.00 hrs on Thursday and Sunday and reach Vasai Road at 01.00 hrs the next day and will arrive at Karmali at 15.00 hrs on Friday and Monday (next day) respectively. This train will run on 01st, 04th, 08th, 11th and 15th September, 2016.
• In return direction Train No.09415 Karmali – Ahmedabad [Bi-Weekly] Special Train will leave Karmali at 20.45 hrs on Friday and Monday, reach Vasai Road at 9.35 hrs the next day and will arrive at Ahmedabad at 18.30 hrs, on Tuesday and Saturday (next day) respectively. This train will run on 02nd, 05th 09th, 12th and 16th  September, 2016.

Halting
Nadiad, Anand, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Navsari, Valsad, Vapi, Dahanu Road, Boisar, Vasai Road, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Savarda, Aravali Road, Sangmeshwar, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Zarap, Sawantwadi Road, Madure, Pernem and Thivim stations in both directions.
Composition
The train will have AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier and Sleeper class Coaches.
Reservation

The booking for Train no. 09416 will be opened from 25 July, 2016  at all PRS counters and IRCTC website.


Updated : 07.07.2016

GANPATI FESTIVAL SPECIAL TRAINS : MUMBAI CENTRAL - KARMALI 

Train Nos.09009/ 09010 Mumbai Central – Karmali [Tri – Weekly] Special Train on Special fare [14 trips]

• Train No.09009 Mumbai Central – Karmali Tri – Weekly Special Train will leave Mumbai Central at 00.05 hrs on Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday and will reach Karmali at 15.00 hrs on same day. This train will run on 01st, 03rd, 6th, 8th, 10th, 13th and 15th September, 2016.
• Train No.09010 Karmali – Mumbai Central Tri – Weekly Special Train will leave Karmali at 20.45 hrs on Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday and will reach Mumbai Central at 11.30 hrs on next day. This train will run on 01st, 03rd, 6th, 8th, 10th, 13th and 15th September, 2016.

Halting
Borivali, Vasai Road, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Savarda, Aravali Road, Sangmeshwar, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Zarap, Sawantwadi Road, Madure, Pernem and Thivim stations in both directions.
Composition
AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier and Sleeper class Coaches.
Reservation


The booking for Train No.09009 Mumbai Central–Karmali Tri-Weekly Special Train will be opened from 10th July, 2016 at all PRS counters and IRCTC website. 


Updated : 02.07.2016

GANPATI FESTIVAL SPECIAL TRAINS : FROM BANDRA TERMINUS and AHMEDABAD

Western Railway announced that for the convenience of passengers during Ganpati Festival 2016 and to clear the extra rush during the season, Western Railway will run the following fully reserved Special trains for which the fares chargeable will be inclusive of special charges. The trains are between Bandra - Karmali and between Ahmedabad - Karmali. Following are the details.

Train Nos.09007/ 09008 Bandra (T) – Karmali - Bandra (T) [Bi – Weekly] AC fully reserved Special Train on Special fare [10 trips]

• Train No.09007 Bandra (T) – Madgaon [Bi – Weekly] AC Special Train will leave Bandra Terminus at 10.10 hrs on Mondays and Wednesdays, reach Vasai Road at 11.40 hrs on the same day and will arrive at Karmali at 01.20 hrs, on the next day. This train will run on 31st August, 2016, 5th, 7th, 12th and 14th September, 2016
• Similarly, in return direction Train No.09008 Karmali – Bandra (T) [Bi – Weekly] AC Special Train will leave Karmali at 05.40 hrs on Tuesdays and Thursdays, reach Vasai Road at 20.35 hrs on the same day and will arrive at Bandra Terminus at 22.15 hrs on the same day. This train will run on 1st, 6th, 8th, 13th and 15th September, 2016

Halting
Borivali, Vasai Road, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Savarda, Sangmeshwar, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Zarap, Sawantwadi Road, Madure and Thivim stations in both directions.
Composition
AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier and AC chair car coaches.
Reservation
The booking for Train No.09007 will be opened from 3rd July, 2016 with Advance reservation Period of 60 days at all PRS counters and IRCTC website.

Train Nos.09418/ 09417 Ahmedabad – Karmali - Ahmedabad (Weekly) fully reserved Special Train on Special fare [4 trips]

• Train No.09418 Ahmedabad – Karmali [Weekly] Special Train will leave Ahmedabad at 16.00 hrs on Saturday, reach Vasai Road at 01.00 hrs the next day and will arrive at Karmali at 15.00 hrs, on Sunday (next day). This train will run on 3rd and 10th September, 2016.
• Similarly, in return direction Train No.09417 Karmali – Ahmedabad [Weekly] Special Train will leave Karmali at 20.45 hrs on Sunday, reach Vasai Road at 9.35 hrs the next day and will arrive at Ahmedabad at 18.30 hrs, on Monday (next day). This train will run on 4th and 11th September, 2016.

Halting
Nadiad, Anand, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Navsari, Valsad, Vapi, Dahanu Road, Boisar, Vasai Road, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Savarda, Aravali Road, Sangmeshwar, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Zarap, Sawantwadi Road, Madure, Pernem and Thivim stations in both directions.
Composition
AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, Sleeper class and II Seating Reserved Coaches.
Reservation

The booking for Train No.09418 will be opened from 3rd July, 2016 with Advance reservation Period of 60 days at all PRS counters and IRCTC website.


Updated : 21.06.2016

142 GANPATI FESTIVAL SPECIAL TRAINS 2016

Central Railway decided to run 142 special trains for Ganpati Festival 2016 in order to control the extra rush of passengers during the Festival time. The Reservation for the special trains will be announced soon, a famous News Paper reported.

Train Nos.01021/01022 : CST - Karmali Ganpati Festival Special Trains (40 Trips) (6 days a week Except Thursday)

• Train No.01021 from CST to Karmali will leave CST at 12.20 am daily (except Thursday) from 27.8.2016 to 18.9.2016 and arrive Karmali at 2.30 pm. 
• Train No.01022 special will leave Karmali at 3.25 pm daily (except Thursday) from 27.8.2016 to 18.9.2016  and arrive CST at 4.25 am next day. 

Halting

Dadar, Thane, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Veer, Khed, Chiplun, Savarde, Aravali Road, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Vilavade, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Nandgaon Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Zarap, Sawantwadi Road, Madure, Pernem and Thivim.

Composition
Three AC-3 Tier, 10 Sleeper Class, 3 General Second Class and 2 General Second Class cum Guards’ brake vans.

Train Nos.01095/01096 : Dadar - Sawantwadi Ganpati Festival Special Trains (22 Trips)

• Train No.01095 special, Dadar to Sawantwadi, will leave Dadar at 7.50 am every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday from 26.8.2016 to 18.9.2016  and arrive Sawantwadi at 7 pm same day. 
• Train No.01096 special will leave Sawantwadi at 4.50 am every Monday, Thursday and Saturday from 27.8.2016 to 19.9.2016 and arrive Dadar at 4 pm same day.

Halting

Thane, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Veer, Khed, Chiplun, Savarde, Aravali Road, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Vilavade, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Nandgaon Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal and Zarap.
Composition
One AC Chair car, 7 Second seating class, 2 General Second Class and 2 General Second Class cum Guards’ brake vans.

Train Nos.01003/01004 CST Mumbai – Karmali – CST Mumbai Weekly specials (6)

• Train No.01003 Special will leave CST Mumbai at 00.40 hrs on every Thursday from 1.9.2016 to 15.9.2016 and arrive Karmali at 14.30 hrs same day.
• Train No. 01004 Special will leave Karmali at 15.25 hrs on every Thursday from 1.9.2016 to 15.9.2016 and arrive CST Mumbai at 04.25 hrs next day.

Halting
Dadar, Thane, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Veer, Khed, Chiplun, Savarde, Aravali Road, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Vilavade, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Zarap, Sawantwadi Road, Madure and Thivim.
Composition
Three AC-3 Tier, 10 Sleeper Class, 3 General Second Class and 2 General Second Class cum Guards’ brake vans.

Train Nos.01107/01108 Panvel – Chiplun - Panvel DEMU Specials (36)

• Train No.01107 Special will leave Panvel at 11.10 hrs on 29th, 30th, 31st August 2016 and 2nd ,3rd ,4th,6th ,7th 8th ,10th ,11th,12th ,14th ,15th ,16th, 18th,19th and 20th September 2016 and arrive Chiplun at 16.00 hrs same day.
• Train No.01108 Special will leave Chiplun at 17.30 hrs on 29th, 30th, 31st August 2016 and 2nd ,3rd ,4th ,6th,7th 8th ,10th ,11th ,12th,14th ,15th ,16th, 18th ,19th and 20th September 2016 and arrive Panvel at 22.30 hrs same day.

Halting
Pen, Roha, Kolad, Indapur Road, Mangaon, Goregaon Road, Veer, Sape Wamne, Karanjadi, Vinhere, Diwankhavati, Khed and Anjani.
Composition
12 coaches DEMU rake.

Train Nos.01089/01090 Dadar – Ratnagiri – Dadar Weekly specials (10)

• Train No. 01089 Special will leave Dadar at 21.45 hrs on every Friday from 26.8.2016 to 23.9.2016 and arrive Ratnagiri at 06.00 hrs next day.
• Train No.01090 Special will leave Ratnagiri at 09.20 hrs on every Saturday from 27.8.2016 to 24.9.2016 and arrive Dadar at 16.40 hrs same day.

Halting
Thane, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Savarde, Aravali Road and Sangameshwar Road.
Composition
One AC-2 Tier, o­ne AC-3 Tier, 7 Sleeper Class, 6 General Second Class and 2 General Second Class cum Guards’ brake vans.

Train Nos.01037/01038 LTT – Sawantwadi – LTT Tri-weekly specials (28)

• Train No.01037 Special will leave LTT at 05.30 hrs on every Monday, Thursday and Saturday from 25.8.2016 to 24.9.2016 and arrive Sawantwadi Road at 16.00 hrs same day.
• Train No.01038 Special will leave Sawantwadi Road at 06.40 hrs on every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday from 26.8.2016 to 25.9.2016 and arrive LTT at 18.30 hrs same day.

Halting
Thane, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Savarde, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal and Zarap.
Composition
10 Second seating class, 2 General Second Class and 2 General Second Class cum Guards’ brake vans.

RESERVATION

Booking opening date for Ganapati specials will be announced later.

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