Ganesh Chaturthi is a major festival celebrated across India, especially in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Hyderabad. In 2026, the festival will begin on Monday, September 14, and run for ten days, wrapping up with Visarjan on Friday, September 25. To accommodate the influx of devotees traveling for the celebrations, Central Railway has announced 246 Ganpati Special Trains. This includes 184 Mixed Specials with AC, Sleeper, and unreserved coaches, along with 62 Unreserved Specials.
Here Are Key Details About These Ganpati Special Trains
The CSMT – Sawantwadi Road Daily Special will offer two services. Train No: 01103 is scheduled to depart from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) at 3:30 PM daily from September 11 to 26, 2026 and will reach Sawantwadi Road the following morning. In contrast, Train No: 01104 will leave Sawantwadi Road at 4:35 AM each morning, arriving back at CSMT by 4:40 PM.
Similarly, another CSMT – Sawantwadi Road Daily Special will run with two additional services. Train No: 01151 will depart CSMT at 12:25 AM from September 11 to 27, 2026, making it to Sawantwadi Road by 2:20 PM. Returning, Train No: 01152 will leave Sawantwadi Road at 3:35 PM, arriving at CSMT at 4:35 AM the next day.
The CSMT – Ratnagiri Daily Special will also provide connectivity with two services daily. Train No: 01153 will depart CSMT at 11:30 AM between September 11 and 26, 2026, and arrive in Ratnagiri by 8:25 PM. The return service, Train No: 01154, will leave Ratnagiri at 4:00 AM, reaching CSMT by 1:30 PM.
Ganpati Special Trains Will Be Both Weekly And Bi-Weekly
From Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) to Sawantwadi Road, a daily special (Train No: 01171) will leave LTT at 8:20 AM, reaching Sawantwadi Road at 9:00 PM. The return service, Train No: 01172, will depart Sawantwadi Road at 10:35 PM, arriving in LTT at 11:25 AM the next day.
Additionally, there will be a Bi-weekly Special from LTT to Sawantwadi Road. Train No: 01131 will depart LTT at 8:45 AM every Thursday and Sunday from September 17 to 27, 2026, arriving at Sawantwadi Road at 10:10 PM.
A Weekly Special from LTT to Sawantwadi Road (Train No: 01129) is slated to operate on September 15 and 22, 2026, leaving LTT at 8:45 AM.
The LTT – Madgaon Weekly AC Special will consist of two services, with Train No: 01165 departing LTT at 12:45 AM on September 15 and 22, 2026, arriving at Madgaon at 2:30 PM. The return service—Train No: 01166—will depart Madgaon at 4:30 PM on the same days, arriving back at LTT at 7:10 AM the following day.
Weekly Special Ganpati Special Trains Announced For Madgaon & Sawantwadi
Another Weekly Special from LTT to Madgaon (Train No: 01185) will run on September 16 and 23, 2026. This service will leave LTT at 12:45 AM, reaching Madgaon at 2:30 PM, with the return train (Train No: 01186) departing Madgaon at 4:30 PM and arriving back at LTT the next morning at 7:10 AM.
The Pune-Ratnagiri AC Weekly Specials will operate four services, with Train No: 01445 leaving Pune at 12:25 AM on September 15 and 22, 2026, and arriving in Ratnagiri at 11:50 AM. The return service, Train No: 01446, will depart Ratnagiri at 5:50 PM on the same days, reaching Pune at 5:20 AM the next morning.
Moreover, the Pune-Ratnagiri Weekly Specials will offer six services, with Train No: 01447 departing Pune at 12:25 AM every Saturday on September 12, 19, and 26, 2026, and arriving in Ratnagiri at 11:50 AM. The corresponding return service, Train No: 01448, will leave Ratnagiri at 5:50 PM and arrive back in Pune at 5:20 AM the following day.
Lastly, the Diva – Khed Daily Unreserved MEMU Specials will run 32 services (excluding September 22, 2026). Train No: 01155 will depart from Diva at 7:15 AM from September 11 to 27, 2026, arriving in Khed at 2:35 PM. The return journey will be made by Train No: 01156, which leaves Khed at 4:00 PM and reaches Diva at 10:50 PM.
This wide array of special train services ensures that devotees can travel comfortably and smoothly during this festival period.
What To Know About The Booking Details For Ganpati Special Trains
Reservations for Ganpati Special trains will start at all PRS locations and on the IRCTC website on the following dates: August 1, 2026, for trains 01153, 01445, 01167, and 01447; August 2, 2026, for trains 01165 and 01185; and August 3, 2026, for trains 01103, 01129, 01151, 01171, and 01131. You can book unreserved coaches at regular rates using the UTS system or the RailOne app.
Summing Up
With 246 Ganpati Special Trains, including daily, weekly, bi-weekly, AC, sleeper, and unreserved services, Central Railway is gearing up to handle the surge in passenger demand during Ganesh Chaturthi 2026. Reservations for these special trains will open in phases from August 1 to August 3, 2026, and you can book unreserved tickets through the UTS system and RailOne app.
