Central Railway has announced two additional special train services between Panvel and Madgaon to manage the heavy passenger rush during the upcoming Holi festival. These trains are introduced to ensure that passengers traveling to the Konkan region and Goa can find confirmed accommodation comfortably. The railway administration has integrated these special services into the system to assist waitlisted passengers during this peak travel season.
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What are the timings for Panvel and Madgaon Special trains?
Train No. 01106 will depart from Madgaon on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 16:30 hrs. It is scheduled to reach Panvel at 04:00 hrs on the following day. This overnight journey provides a convenient option for those returning from Goa or the Konkan belt towards Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.
For the outbound journey, Train No. 01105 will depart from Panvel on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 05:45 hrs. It will arrive in Madgaon at 18:10 hrs on the same day. This day train is ideal for passengers heading to their hometowns in Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, or Goa just in time for the Holi celebrations.
Which stations will the train stop at and when does booking start?
Booking for Train No. 01105 will open on March 3, 2026, at all computerized reservation centers and on the IRCTC website. Passengers should note that these trains will run on special charges due to the festival demand. The train consists of 18 Sleeper Class coaches, offering significant capacity for families and groups.
The train will halt at key stations along the Konkan route to serve maximum passengers:
- Raigad & Ratnagiri District: Pen, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Adavali, Vilavade, Rajapur Road.
- Sindhudurg & Goa: Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road, Thivim, and Karmali.