Ganpati Special Trains 2026 : Booking Dates : Full Details
Last Updated: September 16, 2026
Good News for Passengers!!! Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on Monday, September 14, 2026, and the countdown for Konkan-bound travel has already started. Every year, lakhs of Konkan families living in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan-Dombivli, Bhiwandi, Mira-Bhayandar and the MMR travel to their native villages for Ganpati Bappa’s arrival. And every year, tickets vanish within minutes of booking opening.
Booking is now open for all Ganpati travel dates. The 60-day advance window has passed for every peak date, from 11 September through Gauri Puja. If you have not booked, do it today rather than waiting, and check the special trains below, since many still have availability. Waitlists on the popular Konkan services are already long.
This page gives you the exact booking opening dates, festival dates, expected special trains and booking tips, all in one place. Bookmark it, since we add each new special train as it is announced. You can also keep an eye on our full Special Trains List 2026 and Festival Special Trains pages.
Circular Railway train Regulation Upto 19.09.2026
Eastern Railway announced that as requested by the State administration, Eastern Railways’ Sealdah Division has planned to regulate the Circular Railway train services from 15.09.2026 (Tuesday) to 19.09.2026 (Saturday) for immersion of idols of Lord Ganesh and Lord Biswakarma. Consequently, following arrangement in train running has been made:
- 03 (Three) nos. of Circular Railway EMU local (30122, 30312 and 30314) will be short terminated at Tala Station and 03 (Three) nos. of Circular Railway EMU local (30331, 30111 and 30123) will be short originated from Tala station.
- 01 (One) no of Circular Railway EMU local (30711) will be short terminated at Ballygunge station .
- 01 (One) no of Circular Railway EMU local (30332) will be diverted via Kankurgachhi Road Jn-Ballygunge route to Majherhat and 1 (One) no. of Circular Railway EMU local (30353) run via diverted route via Ballyguange – Kankurgachhi Road from Majherhat and 02 (Two) no. of Circular Railway EMU local (30135, 30313) will run via diverted route via Ballyguange – Kankurgachhi Road from Majherhat.
- 1 (One) no of Circular Railway EMU local (30317) will be short originated from Ballygunge and run via Ballygunge Jn. – Kankurgachi Road.
- 01 (One) Nos. of Circular Railway EMU local (30416) will be short terminated at Majherhat and 01 (One) Nos. of Circular Railway EMU local (30451) will be short originated from Majherhat.
Index
Central Railway: 246 Ganpati Special Trains
Konkan Railway – 381 Ganpati Festival Special Trains
Missed the Booking Window? Your Options
Additional Specials to North India
Ganpati Festival 2026 : Important Dates
Ganpati Special Trains 2026 : What to Expect
How to Book : Step-by-Step Tips
Why Trains Are the Best Option for Ganpati Travel
Ganpati Festival 2026 : Important Dates
Following are summary of Important dates related to Ganapti Festival 2026
| Festival Day | Date |
|---|---|
| Ganesh Chaturthi (Bappa’s Arrival) | Monday, September 14, 2026 |
| Rishipanchami | Tuesday, September 15, 2026 |
| Jyeshtha Gauri Aagman | Thursday, September 17, 2026 |
| Gauri Puja | Friday, September 18, 2026 |
| Ganesh Utsav Period | September 14 to September 25, 2026 |
Most Konkan travellers prefer to reach their village 2 to 3 days before Chaturthi (i.e., between September 11 and 13) or before Gauri Puja (by September 17–18).
Booking Opening Dates : Mark Your Calendar
Indian Railways allows reservation 60 days in advance through IRCTC and PRS counters. Based on this 60-day Advance Reservation Period (ARP), the booking windows for the peak Ganpati travel days open as follows:
| Your Journey Date (2026) | Booking Opens On |
|---|---|
| September 11 (Friday) | July 13, 2026 |
| September 12 (Saturday) | July 14, 2026 |
| September 13 (Sunday) | July 15, 2026 |
| September 14 (Chaturthi Day) | July 16, 2026 |
| September 17 (for Gauri Aagman / Puja) | July 19, 2026 |
Booking starts at 8:00 AM on the IRCTC website and app, and at PRS reservation counters. For peak Ganpati dates, waiting lists build up within minutes, so be ready sharp at 8:00 AM. If you are new to the process, our Tatkal ticket booking guide also has useful tips on booking fast under pressure.
Ganpati Special Trains 2026 : What to Expect
Central Railway has announced 246 Ganpati Special Trains for 2026, with full details below. Western Railway and Konkan Railway announcements are awaited and will be added here as they are released.
To give you an idea of the scale — in 2025, Indian Railways operated a record 380 Ganpati Special train trips: Central Railway ran 296 services, Western Railway 56, South Western Railway 22 and Konkan Railway 6 additional trips. In 2024 the figure was 358 trips, and 305 in 2023 — so the number goes up every year, and 2026 is expected to be even bigger.
Popular Ganpati Special routes (based on previous years):
- Mumbai CSMT – Sawantwadi Road (Daily Special)
- Lokmanya Tilak (T) – Sawantwadi Road (Daily / Bi-weekly Specials)
- Mumbai CSMT – Ratnagiri (Daily Special)
- Diva Jn. – Chiplun MEMU Special (Daily)
- Diva Jn. – Khed MEMU Special (Daily)
- Mumbai / Pune – Madgaon Specials
These trains generally halt at major Konkan stations including Panvel, Pen, Roha, Mangaon, Veer, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal and Sawantwadi Road.
The Central Railway list is below. We will add Western Railway and Konkan Railway services as they are announced and available on our Special Trains List 2026 page.
How to Book : Step-by-Step Tips
- Create or verify your IRCTC account now. Do not wait until the day a special train opens. Verify your mobile number and email, add passenger details in the Master List, and link your bank or UPI in advance. Every second counts at 8:00 AM.
- Use the Master List. Save all family members’ details in the IRCTC “My Master List” so you can add 4 to 6 passengers in one click instead of typing.
- Log in by 7:50 AM. Be logged in before 8:00 AM with the train and date already decided. Payment via UPI is usually the fastest.
- Keep 2 or 3 date options ready. If September 12 is waitlisted, September 11 or 13 may still have seats. Flexibility increases your confirmation chances. It also helps to understand waiting list codes like GNWL, RLWL and PQWL and your RAC confirmation chances.
- PRS counter option. If online booking fails, PRS counters (including the extra windows at Thane) open at 8:00 AM for the same dates. Reach early with a filled reservation form.
- Watch for special trains. Special train (0-series) bookings open separately when each train is announced. Many passengers miss these, so follow this page or our updates on X for instant alerts.
- Beware of touts and fake agents. Book only through IRCTC, authorised agents or PRS counters. Konkan Railway has also warned passengers against fraudulent bookings.
Why Trains Are the Best Option for Ganpati Travel
During Ganpati season, private bus fares on the Mumbai to Konkan route shoot up to 2 or 3 times the normal rate. Trains remain the most affordable, safest and most comfortable option, which is exactly why the rush is so heavy. The Mumbai to Goa highway also sees massive traffic jams during the festival window, making rail travel even more attractive. If your train is affected by monsoon disruptions on the way, check our major train blocks page and the cancelled trains list before you leave.
Missed the Booking Window? Your Options
| Newly announced specials | Special train bookings open separately when each train is notified. These are your best chance now, so check this page and railway announcements regularly. |
| Tatkal | Opens one day before travel, 10:00 AM for AC and 11:00 AM for non-AC. See our Tatkal guide. |
| VIKALP | Tick it on any waitlisted booking. Free, and it may move you to a confirmed berth on an alternate train. See our VIKALP guide. |
| Unreserved specials | Central Railway is running 62 unreserved services, including the Diva to Khed and Diva to Chiplun MEMU specials, which need no reservation. |
| Travel earlier | A confirmed berth on 9 or 10 September beats a long waitlist on the 12th. |
| Board at Panvel or Thane | Some services have better availability from intermediate stations than from CSMT or LTT. |
Mumbai : Ganpati Festival Special Trains 2026
To facilitate Mumbaikars during ✅ Ganpati Festival / Ganpati Visarjan / Ganesh Visarjan, Western Railway and Central Railway made many special arrangements and announced various Ganpati Festival Special Trains. The following are the Zone wise details of Ganpati Immersion / Ganpati Visarjan / Ganesh Visarjan arrangements by Western Railway and Central Railway. Mumbai Ganpati Festival Special Trains 2026 are the following.
Central Railway: 246 Ganpati Special Trains
- Train Nos.01007/01008 CSMT – Madgaon – CSMT Ganpati Special Trains (4 Services) : Train No.01007 CSMT – Madgaon train will leave CSMT at 00.40 hrs on 11.09.2026 and 13.09.2026 and will arrive Madgaon at 15.30 hrs same day. Train No.01008 Madgaon – CSMTSpecial will leave Madgaon at 16.30 hrs on 11.09.2026 and 13.09.2026 and will arrive CSMT at 08.15 hrs next day. Halting : Dadar, Thane, Panvel, Pen, Roha, Mangaon, Veer, Khed, Chiplun, Sawarda, Aravali Road, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Vilavade, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Nandgaon Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road, Thivim and Karmali. Composition : 2 AC-3Tier, 12 Sleeper Class , 6 General Second class and 2 Second seating cum Guard’s brake van.
Central Railway is running 246 Ganpati Special services for the 2026 season, made up of 184 mixed specials with AC, Sleeper and unreserved coaches, plus 62 fully unreserved services.
| From CSMT | 98 services |
| From LTT | 76 services |
| From Pune | 10 services |
| Unreserved specials | 62 services |
Daily Specials (132 Services)
Towards Konkan
| Train | Route | Departs | Arrives | Runs |
| 01151 | CSMT to Sawantwadi Road | 00:25 | 14:20 same day | 11 to 27 Sep |
| 01153 | CSMT to Ratnagiri | 11:30 | 20:25 same day | 11 to 26 Sep |
| 01103 | CSMT to Sawantwadi Road | 15:30 | 04:00 next day | 11 to 26 Sep |
| 01171 | LTT to Sawantwadi Road | 08:20 | 21:00 same day | 11 to 27 Sep |
Returning to Mumbai
| Train | Route | Departs | Arrives | Runs |
| 01154 | Ratnagiri to CSMT | 04:00 | 13:30 same day | 12 to 27 Sep |
| 01104 | Sawantwadi Road to CSMT | 04:35 | 16:40 same day | 12 to 27 Sep |
| 01152 | Sawantwadi Road to CSMT | 15:35 | 04:35 next day | 11 to 27 Sep |
| 01172 | Sawantwadi Road to LTT | 22:35 | 11:25 next day | 11 to 27 Sep |
Weekly and Bi-Weekly Specials (52 Services)
| Train | Route | Days | Departs | Class |
| 01167 / 01168 | LTT to Ratnagiri | 5 days a week, 12 to 26 Sep | 21:00 from LTT, 15:15 from Ratnagiri | Mixed |
| 01131 / 01132 | LTT to Sawantwadi Road | Thursday and Sunday, 17 to 27 Sep | 08:45 from LTT, 23:20 from Sawantwadi | Mixed |
| 01129 / 01130 | LTT to Sawantwadi Road | Tuesday, 15 and 22 Sep | 08:45 from LTT, 23:20 from Sawantwadi | Mixed |
| 01165 / 01166 | LTT to Madgaon | Tuesday, 15 and 22 Sep | 00:45 from LTT, 16:30 from Madgaon | Fully AC |
| 01185 / 01186 | LTT to Madgaon | Wednesday, 16 and 23 Sep | 00:45 from LTT, 16:30 from Madgaon | Mixed |
| 01445 / 01446 | Pune to Ratnagiri | Tuesday, 15 and 22 Sep | 00:25 from Pune, 17:50 from Ratnagiri | Fully AC |
| 01447 / 01448 | Pune to Ratnagiri | Saturday, 12, 19 and 26 Sep | 00:25 from Pune, 17:50 from Ratnagiri | Mixed |
Unreserved MEMU Specials (62 Services)
No reservation needed. These two MEMU services are fully unreserved, so if you missed the booking window they are worth knowing about. Buy an ordinary unreserved ticket and board.
| Train | Route | Departs | Arrives | Runs |
| 01155 | Diva to Khed | 07:15 | 14:35 | 11 to 27 Sep, except 22 Sep |
| 01156 | Khed to Diva | 16:00 | 22:50 | 11 to 27 Sep, except 22 Sep |
| 01133 | Diva to Chiplun | 13:40 | 21:30 | 11 to 27 Sep, except 23 Sep |
| 01134 | Chiplun to Diva | 07:30 | 13:00 | 12 to 28 Sep, except 24 Sep |
Both run 12-car MEMU rakes and halt at all stations including Nilje, Taloja Panchanad, Kalamboli, Panvel, Rasayani, Apta, Pen, Nagothane, Roha, Kolad, Indapur, Mangaon, Veer, Karanjadi and Diwankhavati.
Where These Trains Stop
Rather than repeating the halt list for each train, most services follow one of two patterns.
| Sawantwadi Road and Madgaon services | Dadar or Thane, Panvel, Pen, Roha, Mangaon, Veer, Khed, Chiplun, Sawarda, Aravali Road, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Vilavade, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Nandgaon Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Zarap |
| Ratnagiri services | Dadar or Thane, Panvel, Pen, Roha, Mangaon, Veer, Karanjadi, Khed, Chiplun, Kamathe, Sawarda, Aravali Road, Sangameshwar Road |
| Pune services | Chinchwad, Talegaon, Lonavala, Kalyan, then the Ratnagiri pattern above |
Madgaon services continue beyond Sawantwadi Road through Madure, Thivim and Karmali.
Coach Composition
| Standard Konkan rake Most daily and weekly specials | 2 AC 3-Tier, 12 Sleeper, 6 General Second Class, 2 Second Seating cum Guard’s brake van |
| Fully AC rake 01165 / 01166 LTT to Madgaon | 1 AC First Class, 3 AC 2-Tier, 15 AC 3-Tier, 2 generator vans |
| Fully AC rake 01445 / 01446 Pune to Ratnagiri | 3 AC 2-Tier, 15 AC 3-Tier, 1 brake van, 1 generator car |
| Mixed AC rake 01185 / 01186 LTT to Madgaon | 1 AC First Class, 1 AC 2-Tier, 6 AC 3-Tier, 8 Sleeper, 4 General, 1 brake van, 1 generator van |
| Unreserved MEMU | 12-car MEMU rakes |
Additional Specials to North India (216 Trips)
Separately from the Konkan services above, Central Railway has extended several long-distance specials through the festival period. These serve Bihar and Uttar Pradesh rather than the Konkan, and are aimed at travellers heading home for the wider festive season. Timings, routes and halts remain the same as their regular runs.
| Train | Route | Runs | Trips |
| 01449 | Pune to Danapur, daily | 16 Jul to 28 Sep | 75 |
| 01450 | Danapur to Pune, daily | 18 Jul to 30 Sep | 75 |
| 04152 | LTT to Kanpur, Saturdays | 18 Jul to 26 Sep | 11 |
| 04151 | Kanpur to LTT, Fridays | 17 Jul to 25 Sep | 11 |
| 01921 | Hadapsar to Jhansi, Thursdays | 23 Jul to 1 Oct | 11 |
| 01922 | Jhansi to Hadapsar, Wednesdays | 22 Jul to 30 Sep | 11 |
| 01923 | Hadapsar to Jhansi, Sundays | 19 Jul to 27 Sep | 11 |
| 01924 | Jhansi to Hadapsar, Saturdays | 18 Jul to 26 Sep | 11 |
Quick Summary
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 | Monday, September 14, 2026 |
| First booking window | July 13, 2026 (for Sept 11 journey) |
| Booking time | 8:00 AM on IRCTC / PRS counters |
| Advance Reservation Period | 60 days |
| Special trains list | Central Railway announced, Western and Konkan awaited |
| Extra facility | 2 additional reservation windows at Thane station |
Konkan Railway – 381 Ganpati Festival Special Train Services/Trips
Konkan Railway is running 381 Ganpati Special services for the 2026 season, made up of 184 mixed specials with AC, Sleeper and unreserved coaches, plus 62 fully unreserved services. Here are some of the trains details.
- Train No. 09013 Mumbai Central–Thokur Weekly Special will operate on 08 September 2026, with 1 trip.
- Train No. 09014 Thokur–Mumbai Central Weekly Special will operate on 09 September 2026, with 1 trip.
- Train No. 09019 Mumbai Central–Sawantwadi Road Special will operate on 09 September 2026, with 1 trip.
- Train No. 09020 Sawantwadi Road–Mumbai Central Special will operate on 10 September 2026, with 1 trip.
- Train No. 09035 Bandra (T)–Ratnagiri Weekly Unreserved Special will operate on 10 September 2026, with 1 trip.
- Train No. 09036 Ratnagiri–Bandra (T) Weekly Unreserved Special will operate on 11 September 2026, with 1 trip.
- Train No. 09114 Vadodara Jn.–Ratnagiri Weekly Special will operate on 08 and 22 September 2026, with 2 trips.
- Train No. 09113 Ratnagiri–Vadodara Jn. Weekly Special will operate on 09 and 23 September 2026, with 2 trips.
- Train No. 09110 Vishwamitri–Ratnagiri Bi-Weekly Special will operate on 09 September 2026, with 1 trip.
- Train No. 09109 Ratnagiri–Vishwamitri Bi-Weekly Special will operate on 10 September 2026, with 1 trip.
- Train No. 09124 Vishwamitri–Ratnagiri Weekly Special will operate on 07 September 2026, with 1 trip.
- Train No. 09123 Ratnagiri–Vishwamitri Weekly Special will operate on 07 September 2026, with 1 trip.
- Train No. 09022 Udhna Jn.–Ratnagiri Weekly Special will operate on 10 September 2026, with 1 trip.
- Train No. 09021 Ratnagiri–Udhna Jn. Weekly Special will operate on 10 September 2026, with 1 trip.
- Train No. 09030 Valsad–Ratnagiri Weekly Special will operate on 07 September 2026, with 1 trip.
- Train No. 09029 Ratnagiri–Valsad Weekly Special will operate on 08 September 2026, with 1 trip.
This page will be updated regularly as Central Railway, Western Railway and Konkan Railway announce their Ganpati Special Trains for 2026. Bookmark this page and follow trainhelp.in for the fastest updates. For any onboard emergency during your journey, keep the railway helpline number 139 handy.
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