Ganpati Special Train Mumbai to Madgaon | Ganpati Special Train Madgaon to Mumbai
Ganpati Special Train Mumbai to Madgaon | Ganpati Special Train Madgaon to Mumbai
Train No. 09003 / 09004 Mumbai Central – Madgaon Special [34 Trips]
Train No. 09003 Mumbai Central – Madgaon Special will depart from Mumbai Central every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 12.00 hrs. & will reach Madgaon at 04.30 hrs. the next day. This train will run from 24th August, 2025 till 11th September, 2025. Similarly, Train No. 09004 Madgaon – Mumbai Central Special will depart from Madgaon every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 09.15 hrs. & will reach Mumbai Central at 01.00 hrs. the next day. This train will run from 25th August, 2025 to 12th September, 2025. Enroute this train will halt at Borivali, Vasai Road, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Sawarda, Aravali Road, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Vilavade, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Nandgaon Road, Kankavli, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road, Thivim and Karmali stations in both directions. This train comprises of AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and General Second Class coaches.
The above trains will run as Special train on Special fare. For detailed information regarding timings of halts and composition, passengers may please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in.
Here’s the official Ganpati Special Train service running between Mumbai (LTT / CSMT) and Madgaon Junction (MAO) for Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 (approx. 22 Aug–10 Sep):
Contents
🚆 LTT ↔ Madgaon Special (Weekly AC Fare Specials)
🔹 Train Nos. 01185 / 01186 — LTT → Madgaon
- 01185 departs LTT at 00:45 hrs, arrives Madgaon around 14:30 hrs (duration ~13h 45m)
- Operates on Wednesdays: 27 Aug & 3 Sep 2025
- Covers 20 stops, including Roha, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road, Thivim, onward to Goa region
🔹 01186 — Madgaon → LTT
- Departs Madgaon at 16:30 hrs, reaches LTT by ~04:50 hrs the next day
- Operates on same two Wednesdays as above (reverse direction)
Coach composition: ~21 LHB coaches including AC‑First, AC‑2T, AC‑3T, Sleeper and General/Sleeper mix
📋 Other Major Mumbai–Madgaon Specials
The Mandovi Express, Konkan Kanya Express, Jan Shatabdi, and Tejas trains run regularly on this route but are not part of the Ganpati Special fleet:
- Mandovi Express (10103/10104) — daily reserved service via Konkan
- Konkan Kanya Express (20111/20112) — daily Superfast Express via the same route
- CSMT–Madgaon Jan Shatabdi (12051/12052) — faster daytime link between Mumbai and Goa
- Tejas Express (22119/22120) — premium Vistadome train running 5 days a week
🗓 Key Info & Recommendations
- A total of 250 Ganpati Special train trips operate on routes in Konkan, including 6 weekly runs of LTT–Madgaon specials (6 round trips across Wednesdays)
- Booking for 01185 / 01186 opens on ~25 July 2025 via IRCTC & PRS counters
✅ Summary Table
| Route | Train No. | Departure | Arrival | Operates | Key Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTT → Madgaon | 01185 | 00:45 (LTT) | ~14:30 (Madgaon) | Wed, 27 Aug & 3 Sep | Via Panvel, Roha, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Thivim |
| Madgaon → LTT | 01186 | 16:30 (Madgaon) | ~04:50 (LTT +1) | Wed, 27 Aug & 3 Sep | Same en route in reverse |
🧭 Travel Tips
- Reserve early when booking opens—AC and sleeper classes fill fast on festival specials.
- Compare fare and timing with regular services like Mandovi or Konkan Kanya if the special dates don’t match your needs.
- If you’d like fully detailed timetables, fare breakdowns, coach layouts, or alternatives via different departure points, feel free to ask!
Would you like detailed halts or options via CSMT instead of LTT for this route?