In honor of Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Mahaparinirvan Divas on December 6, 2024, Central Railway has announced the operation of 14 additional suburban special trains to accommodate the increased passenger traffic during this significant occasion. These trains will run between key stations like Parel, Kalyan, Kurla, and Panvel during the midnight hours on Thursday-Friday.
The special services are designed to ensure accessibility for commuters, as they will stop at all stations along their routes, providing crucial connectivity, particularly for those traveling to memorials and events marking Dr. Ambedkar’s death anniversary. The special trains include Main Line services such as the Parel-Thane Special (01:15 hrs from Parel, arriving at Thane at 01:55 hrs), Parel-Kalyan Special (02:25 hrs from Parel, arriving at Kalyan at 03:40 hrs), and Parel-Kurla Special (03:05 hrs from Parel, arriving at Kurla at 03:20 hrs). On the Harbour Line, the Vashi-Kurla Special (01:30 hrs from Vashi, arriving at Kurla at 02:10 hrs), Panvel-Kurla Special (01:40 hrs from Panvel, arriving at Kurla at 02:45 hrs), and Vashi-Kurla Special (03:10 hrs from Vashi, arriving at Kurla at 03:40 hrs) will also operate. Down Harbour Line services will include the Kurla-Vashi Special (02:30 hrs from Kurla, arriving at Vashi at 03:00 hrs), Kurla-Panvel Special (03:00 hrs from Kurla, arriving at Panvel at 04:00 hrs), and another Kurla-Vashi Special (04:00 hrs from Kurla, arriving at Vashi at 04:35 hrs). These special train services are expected to provide significant relief to passengers attending the Mahaparinirvan Divas commemorations.
The Railway administration has urged passengers to travel with proper tickets to avoid any inconvenience. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, born on April 14, 1891, was an eminent jurist, economist, and social reformer who campaigned against social discrimination and supported the rights of Dalits, women, and workers. His monumental contributions to India’s social and legal landscape include drafting the Indian Constitution. In recognition of his work, he was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1990. Mahaparinirvan Divas marks the anniversary of his passing on December 6, 1956, a day of remembrance for millions across the country.
