Maharashtra to Get 267 Special Trains during Ganesh Chaturthi
The upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival is just around the corner, and the state of Maharashtra is gearing up to welcome the devotees from all over the country. In a significant move, the Centre has announced the introduction of 267 special trains from Mumbai during the festival, which is expected to benefit the travelers to the Konkan region significantly.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis praised the Centre and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for this decision, which is expected to ease the rush of devotees to the Konkan region, particularly to the popular tourist destinations like Goa and the Konkan coast.
“This is a significant increase in the number of trains being run compared to last year,” Fadnavis said in a statement. “The travelers to the Konkan region will greatly benefit from this decision.”
The announcement of the special trains comes as a welcome relief to the devotees who were facing a tough time commuting to the Konkan region during the festival last year. With the introduction of these special trains, the travel experience is expected to become more comfortable and convenient for the devotees.
The special trains will be operated from Mumbai’s Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Panvel, Thane, and CSMT stations, and will cover destinations like Goa, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, and other important stations in the Konkan region.
The special trains will operate from September 10 to September 30, which is the period during which the Ganesh Chaturthi festival is celebrated. The trains will run at regular intervals, with multiple departures from Mumbai and arrivals at the destinations in the Konkan region.
The introduction of these special trains is expected to benefit not just the devotees but also the local tourism industry, which is expected to receive a significant boost during the festival. The Konkan region is a popular tourist destination, known for its scenic beauty, rich cultural heritage, and mouth-watering cuisine. With the introduction of these special trains, more and more tourists are expected to visit the region, which will generate significant revenue for the local economy.
The Centre and the Railway Ministry have taken this decision to cater to the growing demand for transportation during the festival. The demand for transportation is expected to increase significantly during the festival, with more and more people traveling to the Konkan region to participate in the celebrations.
The introduction of these special trains is also expected to ease the pressure on the local transportation system, which is expected to be stretched to the limit during the festival. The special trains will provide an additional capacity to the existing transportation system, which will help to reduce the congestion on the roads and make the travel experience more comfortable for the devotees.
In conclusion, the announcement of 267 special trains from Mumbai during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival is a significant move that is expected to benefit the devotees and the local tourism industry. The introduction of these special trains is expected to ease the pressure on the local transportation system and make the travel experience more comfortable and convenient for the devotees.
