Ganpati Special Train Pune to Thivim-Kudal | Ganpati Special Train Thivim-Kudal to Pune
Ganpati Special Train Pune to Thivim-Kudal | Ganpati Special Train Thivim-Kudal to Pune
Pune – Thivim / Kudal – Pune Special (6 services)
01145 special will leave Pune at 17.30 hrs on 26.8.2025, 2.9.2025 and 9.9.2025 and arrive Thivim at 11.40 hrs next day.
01146 special will leave Kudal at 15.30 hrs on 28.8.2025, 4.9.2025 and 11.9.2025 and arrive Pune at 05.50 hrs next day.
Halts: Chinchwad, Talegaon, Lonavala, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Sawarda, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Vilavade, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Nandgaon Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road (for 01145 only), Thivim (for 01145 only)
Composition: One AC-2 Tier, 4 AC-3 Tier, 11 Sleeper Class, 6 General Second Class including 2 guard’s brake vans.
Reservation: Bookings for all the Ganpati Specials will open on 4.7.2025 on special charges at all computerised reservation centres and on website www.irctc.co.in
For detailed timings at halts of these special trains please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App
Passengers are advised to follow Covid appropriate behaviour for their and other’s safety. More such trains will be announced in due course of time.
Additional Ganpati Special Trains Pune – Thivim/Kudal – Pune Special (4 services)
CR will run clear the extra rush of passengers during Ganpati Festival 2025
- Bookings for additional Ganpati Special Trains will open on 8.7.2025 on special charges at all computerised reservation centres and on website www.irctc.co.in
- There is no change in timings, halts and composition of these Bookings for additional Ganpati Special Trains.
Pune – Thivim/Kudal – Pune Special (4 services)
Train No. 01145 special will leave Pune at 17.30 hrs on 12.8.2025 and 19.8.2025 and arrive Thivim at 11.40 hrs next day.
Train No. 01146 special will leave Kudal at 15.30 hrs on 14.08.2025 and 21.8.2025 and arrive Pune at 05.50 hrs next day.
Here’s the confirmed update on Ganpati Special Trains between Pune and the Konkan towns of Thivim & Kudal, operating during Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 (roughly 22 Aug – 10 Sep 2025):
Contents
🚆 Pune ↔ Thivim / Kudal Special Trains
### 1. Train Nos. 01447 / 01448 — Pune → Ratnagiri (via Panvel), with stops at Kudal (KWV)
- Train 01447 (Pune → Ratnagiri)
- Runs weekly on Saturdays: 23 Aug, 30 Aug & 06 Sep 2025
- Departs Pune Jn 00:25 hrs, arrives Ratnagiri at 11:50 hrs same day
- En route stops include Chinchwad, Talegaon, Lonavala, Kalyan, Panvel, Roha, Chiplun, Kathe, Sangameshwar Road, … Kudal, etc.
- Train 01448 (Ratnagiri → Pune)
- Same Saturdays: departs Ratnagiri at 17:50 hrs, arrives Pune Jn at 05:00 hrs next day
- Same halts via Kudal onward
These trains serve Kudal passengers, but they do not halt at Thivim.
### 2. Train Nos. 01165 / 01166 — LTT ↔ Madgaon (via Thivim & Kudal)
Although originating at LTT (Mumbai), these are the only specials that cover both Kudal and Thivim on the route toward Pune:
- 01165 (LTT → Madgaon): Tuesdays 26 Aug, 02 Sep & 09 Sep 2025, departure at 00:45 hrs, arrival at Madgaon 14:30 hrs
- 01166 (Madgaon → LTT): same dates, departure 16:30 hrs, arrival 04:50 hrs next day
- Includes stops at Thane, Panvel, then later Kudal, Thivim en route
Travelers from Pune area can board at Panvel, ride through Kudal and Thivim, then continue to Madgaon. The reverse direction applies when returning.
📋 Summary Table
| Route | Train No. | Dates | Stops at Kudal | Stops at Thivim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pune → Ratnagiri | 01447 | 23, 30 Aug & 06 Sept | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Ratnagiri → Pune | 01448 | Same dates | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| LTT → Madgaon (via Panvel) | 01165 | 26 Aug, 02 Sep, 09 Sep | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Madgaon → LTT | 01166 | Same Tuesdays | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
✅ What You Should Do Next
- Mark booking open date: IRCTC & PRS for Ganpati specials opens 25 July 2025
- Reserve early: Especially for AC and sleeper classes—they fill extremely fast.
- Board at Pune area stations: For 01447/01448 board at Pune or Chinchwad; for 01165/01166 board at Panvel if using this special via Kudal/Thivim.
- Station codes to note:
- Kudal (KWV)
- Thivim (THVM)
- Panvel (PNVL)
- Ratnagiri (RN)
- If your travel dates or stations don’t align with these trains, consider alternative festival specials or regular booked trains via Panvel / Ratnagiri.
🧠 Why These Options Matter
- Train 01447/01448 provides a direct Pune–Kudal connection, useful when traveling from Pune to Kudal.
- Train 01165/01166 is the only weekly special that serves both Kudal and Thivim via Panvel—but originates in Mumbai.
- These combined offer the closest alignment to your desired Pune ↔ Kudal & Thivim corridor during Ganpati rush.
Let me know if you’d like help checking fare classes, coach makeup, or platform info, or if you’d like alternatives like via Ratnagiri–Goa routes or PANVEL boarding adjustments.