Western Railway 3 Ganapati Special trains from Gujarat to have Additional halt at Palghar
WESTERN RAILWAY’S 3 GANPATI SPECIAL TRAINS FROM GUJARAT TO HAVE ADDITIONAL HALT AT PALGHAR
For the convenience of passengers during Ganapati Festival and to clear the extra rush during the festive season, Western Railway had announced 12 trips of 3 Special trains, i.e. one from Ahmedabad to Kudal, one from Ahmedabad to Sawantwadi Road and one from Vadodara to Ratnagiri on special fare. To further benefit the passengers, it has now been decided to provide an additional halt to these three trains at Palghar station. Hence, Train No 09416/ 09415 Ahmedabad – Kudal (Weekly) Special Train on Special fare, Train No. 09418/ 09417 Ahmedabad – Sawantwadi Road (Weekly) Special Train on Special fare and Train No. 09106/ 09105 Vadodara – Ratnagiri (Weekly) Special Train on Special fare will also halt at Palghar station.
According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Rly, it may also be noted that as the forecast of restoration of traffic in Madure – Pernem section has been extended till 10th September, 2025, some trains have been cancelled/diverted. Train No 02432/02431 New Delhi – Trivandrum JCO from 23rd August to 11th September, 2025 (18 Trips) has been cancelled. The route of Train No 02432 New Delhi – Trivandrum JCO 19th August, 2025 will run on diverted route Panvel-Pune-Miraj Jn- Londa Jn- Madgaon. Similarly, in the return direction, Train No 02431 Trivandrum – New Delhi JCO 21st August, 2025 will run on diverted route Madgaon- londa Jn -Miraj Jn- Pune- Panvel. Train No 02284 Nizammudin – Ernakulam JCO 22nd, 29th Aug & 5th Sept, 2020 will run on diverted route Panvel – Pune- Wadi- Guntakal Jn-Renigunta Jn -Melpakkam- Jolarpettai. Similarly, in the return direction Train No 02283 Ernakulam- Nizamuddin JCO 25th Aug, 1st & 8th Sept, 2025 will run on diverted route Jolarpettai – Melpakkam- Renigunta Jn – Guntakal Jn- Wadi- Pune- Panvel.
Western Railway has announced that three Ganpati Festival special trains originating from Gujarat will include an additional halt at Palghar, enhancing travel convenience during the festive season. Here’s the verified update:
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🚆 Trains Receiving the Additional Halt
Western Railway’s official press release confirmed that the following three festive special trains will now stop at Palghar (station code: PLG):
- Train No. 09416 / 09415 – Ahmedabad → Kudal (weekly special fare)
- Train No. 09418 / 09417 – Ahmedabad → Sawantwadi Road (weekly special fare)
- Train No. 09106 / 09105 – Vadodara → Ratnagiri (weekly special fare)
These will provide enhanced connectivity to coastal and Konkan-bound passengers.
🛤️ Why the Halt is Significant
- Palghar is an important stop on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad route, serving as a key access point for local commuters and festival travelers. The additional halt ensures better inclusivity for passengers boarding from this growing suburban hub.
- This initiative aligns with the Ganpati special train program, where Western Railway operates 5 special services connecting Mumbai/Gujarat to coastal destinations like Ratnagiri, Sawantwadi Road, and more.
✅ Summary Table
| Train Route | Weekly Service | New Halt Added at Palghar? |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad ↔ Kudal (Nos. 09416/15) | Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Ahmedabad ↔ Sawantwadi Rd (09418/17) | Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Vadodara ↔ Ratnagiri (09106/05) | Yes | ✅ Yes |
🟢 Travel Tip
If you’re boarding or alighting from Palghar, you may now use these special offers to travel to destinations like Ratnagiri or Kudal during the Ganpati season. Tickets will be available at special rates, and booking details should be checked via IRCTC or official PRS counters.
While there have been no recent announcements about adding halts for other Gujarat-linked trains beyond these three, Western Railway has also announced permanent additional stops at Palghar for trains such as:
- 22955/22956 Bandra Terminus–Bhuj Kutch Express
- 12490/12489 Dadar–Bikaner Express
These were added from May 2025 on an experimental basis.
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