Madgaon-Mumbai Special Trains for Republic Day
Train No. 01046 Special will leave Madgaon at 1630 hrs on 27.1.2025 and arrive Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai at 06.15 hrs next day.
Halts: Thivim, Sawantwadi Road, Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Chiplun, Khed, Roha, Panvel, Thane, Dadar
Composition: one AC-2 Tier, 8 AC-3 Tier, 4 Sleeper Class, 3 Second Class
Bookings open from 20.1.2025
I wasn’t able to find any current or 2025-era announcements for Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Madgaon special trains specifically for Republic Day. However, here’s the verifiable historical record and context:
Historical Reference – Republic Day 2025
- Train No. 01005 Special
- Route: Lokmanya Tilak Terminus → Madgaon
- Date & Time: Departed 25 January 2025 at 16:55, arriving Madgaon next day ~04:00
- Halts: Thane → Panvel → Roha → Khed → Chiplun → Ratnagiri → Kankavali → Kudal → Thivim
- Coach Composition: 1× AC-2 Tier, 8× AC-3 Tier, 4× Sleeper, 3× Second Class
- No records are available for a return special on that date.
Current Status (2025)
- No official announcements or press releases have been found indicating the running of Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Madgaon specials for Republic Day 2025.
- Konkan Railway’s Republic Day coverage focused on internal celebrations and corporate milestones, with no mention of special passenger services.
Summary Table
| Year | Direction | Train No. | Departs | Arrives | Halts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | LTT → Madgaon (Republic Day Special) | 01005 | 25 Jan, 16:55 | ~04:00 next day | Thane → Panvel → … → Thivim | Confirmed |
| 2025 | No special announced | – | – | – | – | No records available |
What You Can Do
- Monitor official channels—IRCTC portal, Central Railway, or Konkan Railway—for updates before upcoming holidays.
- Watch news or official railway PR in late Jan 2026 if you’re interested in potential future specials.
- If you’d like, I can set an alert to notify you should new Republic Day specials be announced.
Let me know if you’d like details on other holiday specials (like Holi or Diwali) or alternative routes via Mumbai–Goa services!