6 Special Trains Between Mumbai and Sawantwadi for Mela Rush
In a bid to manage the expected surge in passengers during the Anganewadi Mela, Central Railway (CR) has announced the operation of six special trains between Mumbai and Sawantwadi Road. These trains will be deployed to cater to the large volume of travellers heading to the event, ensuring smoother travel and better crowd management. The special trains will run from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) in Mumbai to Sawantwadi Road, with services starting on February 21, 2025. The services are strategically scheduled over the course of four days to accommodate the rush.
Train Schedule and Details:
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February 21, 2025:
- Train No. 01129 will depart LTT at 00.55 hrs and arrive at Sawantwadi Road at 12.00 hrs.
- Train No. 01130 will leave Sawantwadi Road at 18.00 hrs and reach LTT at 06.10 hrs the next day.
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February 22, 2025:
- Train No. 01131 will depart LTT at 00.55 hrs and arrive at Sawantwadi Road at 12.00 hrs.
- Train No. 01132 will leave Sawantwadi Road at 18.00 hrs and reach LTT at 06.10 hrs the next day.
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February 23, 2025:
- Train No. 01134 will leave Sawantwadi Road at 18.00 hrs and arrive at LTT at 06.25 hrs the next day.
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February 24, 2025:
- Train No. 01133 will depart LTT at 08.20 hrs and arrive at Sawantwadi Road at 19.00 hrs.
The special trains will provide a variety of accommodations for passengers, including First AC, AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class, and General Class coaches. Notably, the General second class coaches in these trains will be unreserved, with tickets available through the UTS app. Passengers can book tickets for the special trains via IRCTC’s website or at computerized reservation centres.
Halts for the Special Trains:
These special trains will stop at several key stations along the route, including:
- Thane, Panvel, Pen, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Vilavade, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, and Kudal.
This initiative comes as part of Central Railway’s ongoing efforts to manage the increased passenger load during festivals and large events. The special services are expected to alleviate congestion and offer a more comfortable travel experience for those attending the Anganewadi Mela. For detailed timings, passengers can visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download the NTES App. The special trains will be crucial in ensuring that the commuter traffic remains manageable, offering timely services to and from Mumbai and Sawantwadi.
