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Tuesday, 5 April 2022

07:23

Indo -Nepal Rail Connectivity to Enhance Trade and Commerce Activities

Indo -Nepal Rail Connectivity to Enhance Trade and Commerce Activities

The Government of India & The Government of Nepal  in a move to strengthen the Indo - Nepal connectivity, enhance trade and commerce activities commissioned the Jaynagar (Bihar - India) – Kurtha (Nepal) section of Rail link.

Government of Nepal has formed Nepal Railway Company Limited (NRCL) which has been given the onus of operations & maintenance of train services and Railway system in Jaynagar- Kurtha section. Nepal Railway Company Limited has awarded the contract for starting train operations in Jayanagar - Kurtha to Konkan Railway.

Under the able leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister  and the guidance of the Hon’ble Minister of Railways, Konkan Railway has been successful in delivering Two 5 Car DEMU Train sets to Nepal Railway Company Limited as well as commence the operationalization of the cross-border rail link between Jaynagar (India) and Kurtha (Nepal) from 02-04-2022 (today) after the inaugural run on this section.

The initial passenger services will start with Two 5 Car DEMU Train sets which have been supplied by Konkan Railway to the Government of Nepal against supply  contract awarded to KRCL with funding provided by the Government of Nepal. These rakes are manufactured by Integral Coach Factory, Chennai and have many modern features.

Each 5 car DEMU train set has 1600 HP propulsion and other advanced features such as one air-conditioned coach, electronic fuel injection, microprocessor based AC-AC traction, pneumatic suspension and toilets. The Government of Nepal finalized the color scheme of these train sets based on the National flag of Nepal.

Nepal Railway Company Ltd. has engaged Konkan Railway Corporation Limited, for initial hand holding and to provide Operations & Maintenance support for a period of one year.

As part of this agreement, Konkan Railway will undertake operations & maintenance of trainsets, provide training to the Employees of Nepal Railway, supply of 26 expert manpower and minimum equipment, create basic systems for Railway Operations and provide technical support for maintenance of track and signalling systems

The joint working of Nepal Railway Company with Konkan Railway under support from The Government of India and The Government of Nepal will help Nepal to build a robust Railway system and will help in strengthening the relationships between the two countries.

Konkan Railway is happy and privileged to work with the Department of Railways and the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Nepal and be a part of India’s efforts to have good relations with its neighbours.

Source:Konkan Railway

Sunday, 27 March 2022

11:15

Jabalpur -Coimbatore -Jabalpur Weekly Special Trains From April 1st,2022

 Jabalpur -Coimbatore -Jabalpur Weekly Special Trains From April 1st,2022

Running of Festival Special Trains

24-March-2022

Good news for passengers!!! It has been decided to run following Special Trains  in co-ordination with West Central Railway. Details are as under :

1)  Train no. 02198 / 02197 Jabalpur Jn. - Coimbatore Jn. - Jabalpur Jn. Weekly Superfast Festival Special : 

Train no. 02198 Jabalpur Jn. - Coimbatore Jn. Weekly Superfast Festival Special  will leave from Jabalpur Jn. at 23:50 hrs every Friday from 1st April  to 27th May 2022. Train will reach Coimbatore Jn. at 14:40 hrs on the third day. 

Train no.  02197 Coimbatore Jn. - Jabalpur Jn. Weekly Superfast Festival Special will leave from Coimbatore Jn. at 17:05 hrs every Monday from 4th April  to 30th May 2022 Train will reach Jabalpur Jn. at 08:45 hrs on the third day. 

Train will halt at Narsinghpur, Gadarwara, Pipariya, Itarsi Jn., Harda, Khandwa, Bhusawal Jn., Nasik Road, Panvel, Roha, Khed, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, Kudal, Thivim, Madgaon Jn., Karwar, Kumta, Mookambika Road Byndoor, Kundapura, Udupi, Mulki, Mangaluru Jn., Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Shoranur Jn. and Palghat stations.

Composition: Total 23 Coaches = First AC - 01 Coach, 2 Tier AC - 02 Coaches, 3 Tier AC - 05 Coaches, Sleeper - 11 Coaches, Second Seating - 02 Coaches, SLR - 02.

For detailed halts and timings of above trains please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.

All norms of State & Central Government regarding COVID-19 including social distancing, sanitization etc should be followed in trains and at the Railway stations.

Passengers are requested to avail the services.

Source:Konkan Railway

11:11

Special Fare Special Train Between Surat and Karmali

Special Fare Special Train Between Surat and Karmali

Running of Summer Special Trains - 2022

26-March-2022

Good news for passengers!!! It has been decided to run following Special Trains in co-ordination with Western Railway  to clear extra rush of passengers during Summer Season -  2022. Details are as under :

1)  Train no. 09193 / 09194 Surat - Karmali - Surat Weekly on Special Fare: 

Train no. 09193 Surat - Karmali Weekly on Special  Fare will leave from Surat at 19:50 hrs every Tuesday from 19th April to 07th June 2022. Train will reach Karmali at 11:30 hrs on the next day. 

Train no. 09194 Karmali - Surat Weekly on Special  Fare will leave from Karmali at 12:30 hrs on  Wednesday from 20th April to 08th June 2022. Train will reach Surat at 08:00 hrs on the next day. 

Train will halt at Valsad, Vapi, Vasai Road, Bhivandi Road, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Veer, Khed, Chiplun, Sawarda, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road and Thivim stations.

Composition: Total 17 Coaches = AC Chair Car  - 01 Coach, Second Seating - 14 Coaches, SLR - 02.

For detailed halts and timings of above trains please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.

All norms of State & Central Government regarding COVID-19 including social distancing, sanitization etc should be followed in trains and at the Railway stations.

Passengers are requested to avail the service

Source:Konkan Railway

Tuesday, 20 July 2021

06:16

Cancellation and Partial Cancellation of Trains Due to Soil on Konkan Railway

 Cancellation and Partial Cancellation of Trains Due to Soil on Konkan Railway

2021/07/31

19-07-2021

Cancellation and Partial Cancellation of Trains due to soil on track on Konkan Railway

Central Railway Press Release

Cancellation and Partial Cancellation of Trains due to soil o­n track o­n Konkan Railway

The following trains have been cancelled/partially cancelled due to soil o­n track o­n Konkan Railway.

Cancellation of Trains

  • 01112 Madgaon-CSMT Konkan Kanya special JCO 19.7.2021
  • 01113 CSMT- Madgaon Mandovi special JCO 20.7.2021

Partial Cancellation of Trains

01134 Mangaluru Jn-CSMT Daily special JCO 19.7.2021 will be partially cancelled between Mangaluru Jn-Madgaon and will depart for CSMT from Thivim at 23.00 hrs.

Transhipment of passenger

Passengers of 01133 CSMT-Mangaluru Jn daily special JCO 18.7.2021 and 02619 LTT-Mangaluru Jn daily special JCO 18.7.2021 from Thivim to Madgaon by road and further by train from Madgaon to Mangaluru.

Passengers of 06345 LTT-Tiruvananthapuram special JCO 18.7.2021 and 01150 Pune-Ernakulam Weekly special JCO 18.7.2021 from Thivim to Madgaon by road and further by train from Madgaon to Ernakulam/Thiruvananthapuram

01151 CSMT-Madgaon Janshatabdi special JCO 19.7.2021 from Thivim to Madgaon by road

02620 Mangaluru Jn-LTT special JCO 19.7.2021 will run upto Karmali, passengers will be transshipped by road upto Thivim and further in a train that will depart for LTT from Thivim at 21.00 hrs.

Inconvenience caused is regretted

Source:Central Railway

Cancellation of Hutatma Express Special

2021/07/29

18-07-2021

Cancellation of Hutatma Express Special

Central Railway Press Release

Cancellation of Hutatma Express Special

Railways have decided to cancel 01157/01158 Pune-Solapur-Pune Hutatma Express Special from 19.7.2021 to 31.8.2021 due to engineering blocks for o­ngoing doubling of tracks work between Bhalwani and Bhigwan (single line section) o­n Solapur Division.

All concerned are advised to please note same to avoid any inconvenience o­n this score.

Source:Central Railway

Wednesday, 25 March 2020

12:54

Konkan Railway ensures uninterrupted supplies of essential commodities

Konkan Railway ensures uninterrupted supplies of essential commodities
24-March-2020
Due to the pandemic of COVID-19, Indian Railway has suspended the operations of all passenger train services till 31st March 2020. Konkan Railway in co-ordination with Zonal Railways is operating only freight trains to ensure uninterrupted freight services for the availability of essential commodities.
Konkan Railway passes through 03 states i.e. Maharashtra, Goa & Karnataka and is working in close co-ordination with these state governments so that rakes of essential commodities are handled smoothly without any delay, amidst various restriction imposed in the wake of COVID-19.
During the situation of lockdown in various states, Konkan Railway Staff have been deployed at various good sheds, stations and control offices and are working on 24/7 basis to ensure that the supply of essential items does not get affected.
To monitor the uninterrupted movement of essential commodities over Indian Railway system, an Emergency freight control is working in the Ministry of Railways. Freight movement is being closely monitored by officials at very senior level.
Konkan Railway understands its crucial role during this difficult time and requests all the stakeholders to fully support in ensuring faster loading and unloading of essential supplies.

Monday, 24 February 2020

07:02

Special Trains -Summer Season -Konkan Railway

Special Trains -Summer Season -Konkan Railway 

Booking of Special Trains during Summer Season - 2020
20-February-2020

The bookings for Train No. 81047 / 01048 Lokmanya Tilak (T) – Karmali – Lokmanya Tilak (T) Special (Weekly), Train No. 81049 / 01050 Panvel – Karmali – Panvel Special (Weekly), Train No. 01045 / 01046  Lokmanya Tilak (T) – Karmali – Lokmanya Tilak (T) Special (Weekly) and Train No. 01037 / 01038  Lokmanya Tilak (T) – Sawantwadi Road – Lokmanya Tilak (T) Special (Weekly) will open from 27/02/2020 at all Passenger Reservation Systems (PRS), internet and IRCTC website.
Passengers may kindly note the same.
Source:Konkan Railway

Running of Special Trains during Summer Season - 2020
18-February-2020
Good news for passengers !!! It has been decided to run special trains between Lokmanya Tilak (T) / Panvel  & Sawantwadi Road / Karmali to clear extra rush of passengers during Summer season – 2020 in  co-ordination with Central Railway. Details are as under :
1) Train No. 81047 / 01048 Lokmanya Tilak (T) – Karmali – Lokmanya Tilak (T) Special (Weekly) :
Train No. 81047 Lokmanya Tilak (T) – Karmali Suvidha Special will leave from Lokmanya Tilak (T) at  20:45 hrs every Friday, from 03rd April to 05th June 2020. Train will reach Karmali at 08:30 hrs on the next day. (10 trips)
Train No. 01048 Karmali - Lokmanya Tilak (T) Special on Special Fare will leave from Karmali at 11:00 hrs every Sunday, from 05th April to 07th June 2020. Train will reach Lokmanya Tilak (T) at 00:20 hrs on the next day. (10 trips)
Train will halt at Thane, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road and Thivim stations.
Composition : Total 22 LHB Coaches = 2 Tier AC – 01 Coach, 3 Tier AC – 04 Coaches, Sleeper – 12 Coaches, General – 03 Coaches, Generator Car - 02.
2) Train No. 81049 / 01050 Panvel – Karmali – Panvel Special (Weekly) :
Train No. 81049 Panvel – Karmali Suvidha Special will leave from Panvel at  21:00 hrs every Saturday, from 04th April to 06th June 2020. Train will reach Karmali at 08:30 hrs on the next day. (10 trips)
Train No. 01050 Karmali - Panvel Special on Special Fare will leave from Karmali at 10:40 hrs every Saturday, from 04th April to 06th June 2020. Train will reach Panvel at 20:15 hrs on the same day. (10 trips)
Train will halt at Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road and Thivim stations.
Composition : Total 22 LHB Coaches = 2 Tier AC – 01 Coach, 3 Tier AC – 04 Coaches, Sleeper – 12 Coaches, General – 03 Coaches, Generator Car - 02.
3) Train No. 01045 / 01046  Lokmanya Tilak (T) – Karmali – Lokmanya Tilak (T) Special (Weekly) : 
Train No. 01045 Lokmanya Tilak (T) – Karmali Special (Weekly) will leave from Lokmanya Tilak (T) at  01:10 hrs every Friday, from 10th April to 05th June 2020. Train will reach Karmali at 12:20 hrs on the same day. (09 trips)
Train No. 01046 Karmali - Lokmanya Tilak (T) Special (Weekly) will leave from Karmali at 12:50 hrs every Friday, from 10th April to 05th June 2020. Train will reach Lokmanya Tilak (T) at 00:20  hrs on the next day. (09 trips)
Train will halt at Thane, Panvel, Roha, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road and Thivim stations.
Composition : Total 22 LHB Coaches = 2 Tier AC – 01 Coach, 3 Tier AC – 04 Coaches, Sleeper – 12 Coaches, General – 03 Coaches, Generator Car - 02.
4) Train No. 01037 / 01038  Lokmanya Tilak (T) – Sawantwadi Road – Lokmanya Tilak (T) Special (Weekly) : 
Train No. 01037 Lokmanya Tilak (T) – Sawantwadi Road Special (Weekly) will leave from Lokmanya Tilak (T) at  01:10 hrs every Monday, from 06th April to 08th June 2020. Train will reach Sawantwadi Road at 12:30 hrs on the same day. (10 trips)
Train No. 01038 Sawantwadi Road - Lokmanya Tilak (T) Special (Weekly) will leave from Sawantwadi Raod at 13:30 hrs every Monday, from 06th April to 08th June 2020. Train will reach Lokmanya Tilak (T) at 00:20  hrs on the next day. (10 trips)
Train will halt at Thane, Panvel, Roha, Khed, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, Sindhudurg and Kudal stations.
Composition : Total 17 Coaches = 2 Tier AC – 01 Coach, 3 Tier AC – 02 Coaches, Sleeper – 08 Coaches, General – 04 Coaches, SLR - 02.
Passengers are requested to kindly avail the services

Source:Konkan Railway

Sunday, 8 December 2019

14:48

Festival Season Special Trains to Various Destination

Festival Season Special Trains to Various Destination 

Running of Special trains during Winter/ Christmas / New year
07-December-2019
Good news for passengers!!! It has been decided to run Special Trains between Pune Jn. / Lokmanya Tilak (T) / Panvel and Sawantwadi Road / Thivim / Karmali / Ernakulam Jn. / Kochuveli to clear extra rush of passengers during Winter / Christmas 2019 / New Year 2020 in co-ordination with Central Railway. Details are as under :
1) Train No. 01037 / 01038 Lokmanya Tilak (T) – Sawantwadi Road - Lokmanya Tilak (T) Special (Weekly):
Train no. 01037 Lokmanya Tilak (T) – Sawantwadi  Road Special (Weekly) will leave from Lokmanya Tilak (T) at 01.10 hrs on Monday 23rd  & 30th December 2019 and 06th January 2020. The Train will reach Sawantwadi Road at 12.30 hrs on the same day.
Train no. 01038 Sawantwadi Road - Lokmanya Tilak (T) Special (Weekly) will leave from Sawantwadi Road at 14.20 hrs on Mondauy 23rd  & 30th December 2019 and 06th January 2020. The Train will reach Lokmanya Tilak (T) at 00.20 hrs on the next day.
Train will halt at Thane, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg and Kudal stations.
Composition : Total 17 Coaches = 2 Tier AC - 01 Coach, 3 Tier AC - 02 Coaches, Sleeper - 08 Coaches, General - 04 Coaches, SLR – 02.
2) Train No. 01079 / 01080 Lokmanya Tilak (T) – Kochuveli - Lokmanya Tilak (T) Weekly Special :
Train no. 01079 Lokmanya Tilak (T) – Kochuveli  Weekly Special will leave from  Lokmanya Tilak (T) at 00.45  hrs on Saturday 21st & 28th December 2019 and 04th January 2020. The Train will reach Kochuveli   at 09.05  hrs on the next day.
Train no. 01080 Kochuveli - Lokmanya Tilak (T) Weekly Special will leave from Kochuveli   at 14.15 hrs on Sunday 22nd & 29th December 2019 and 05th January 2020. The Train will reach Lokmanya Tilak (T) at 23.55 hrs on the next day.
Train will halt at Thane, Panvel, Roha, Khed, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road, Thivim, Madgaon Jn., Karwar, Kumta, Murdeshwar, Mookambika Road Byndoor, Kundapura, Udupi, Mulki, Surathkal, Mangaluru Jn, Kasargod, Kannur, Kozhikkode, Shoranur Jn., Thrisur, Aluva, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Changanasseri, Tiruvalla, Chengannur, Mavelikara, Kayamkulam and Kollam stations.
Composition : Total 23 Coaches = 3 Tier AC - 03 Coaches, Sleeper - 14 Coaches, General - 04 oaches, SLR – 02.
3) Train No. 01005 / 01006 Lokmanya Tilak (T) – Karmali / Thivim - Lokmanya Tilak (T) Special (Weekly) :
Train no. 01005 Lokmanya Tilak (T) – Karmali Special (Weekly) will leave from  Lokmanya Tilak (T) at 00.45  hrs on Wednesday 18th & 25th  December 2019 and  01st  &  08th January 2020. The Train will reach Karmali at 12:30  hrs on the same day.
Train will halt at Thane, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road and  Thivim stations.
Train no. 01006 Thivim - Lokmanya Tilak (T) Weekly Special will leave from Thivim at 13:50 hrs on Thursday 19th  & 26th  December 2019 and  02nd  &  09th January 2020. The Train will reach Lokmanya Tilak (T) at 00:20 hrs on the next day.
Train will halt at Sawantwadi Road, Kudal,  Sindhudurg, Kankavali, Vaibhavwadi Road, Ratnagiri,  Sangameshwar Road, Chiplun, Khed, Mangaon, Roha, Panvel and Thane stations.
Composition : Total 23 Coaches = 3 Tier AC - 03 Coaches, Sleeper - 14 Coaches, General - 04 Coaches, SLR – 02.
4) Train No. 01014 / 01013 Karmali - Panvel - Thivim  Special (Weekly).
Train no. 01014 Karmali - Panvel Special (Weekly) will leave from Karmali at 14:00 hrs on Wednesday 18th,  25th  December 2019 and  01st &  08th January 2020. The Train will reach Panvel at 22:45  hrs on the same day.
Train will halt at Thivim, Sawantwadi Road, Kudal,  Sindhudurg, Kankavali, Vaibhavwadi Road, Ratnagiri,  Sangameshwar Road, Chiplun, Khed, Mangaon and Roha stations.
Train no. 01013 Panvel - Thivim Special (Weekly) will leave from Panvel at 23:55 hrs on Wednesday 18th  &  25th  December 2019 and  01st & 08th January 2020.  The Train will reach Thivim at 12:00 hrs on the next day.
Train will halt at Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal and Sawantwadi Road stations.
Composition : Total 23 Coaches = 3 Tier AC - 03 Coaches, Sleeper - 14 Coaches, General - 04 Coaches, SLR – 02.
5) Train No. 01467 / 01468 Pune Jn. – Ernakulam Jn. - Pune Jn. Weekly Humsafar Special (via Karjat - Panvel) :
Train no. 01467 Pune Jn. – Ernakulam Jn Weekly Humsafar Special will leave from  Pune Jn. at 19:55  hrs on Monday 23rd & 30th December 2019 and 06th January 2020. The Train will reach Ernakulam Jn. at 00:15  hrs on the third day.
Train no. 01468 Ernakulam Jn. - Pune Jn. Weekly Humsafar Special will leave from Ernakulam Jn.   at 05:30  hrs on Wednesday 25th December 2019 and 01st & 08th January 2020. The Train will reach Pune Jn.  at 09:20 hrs on the next day.
Train will halt at Chinchwad, Lonavala, Panvel, Roha, Khed, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road, Thivim, Karmali, Madgaon Jn., Karwar, Kumta, Murdeshwar, Mookambika Road Byndoor, Kundapura, Udupi, Mulki, Surathkal, Mangaluru Jn., Kasargod, Kannur, Kozhikkode, Shoranur Jn., Thrisur and  Aluva stations.
Composition : Total 15 LHB Coaches = 3 Tier AC - 13 Coaches, Generator Car - 02.
Passengers are requested to kindly avail the services.

Wednesday, 23 October 2019

08:22

New Stations in Konkan Railway Route likely to be completed by March 2020

New Stations in Konkan Railway Route likely to be completed by March 2020
MUMBAI: Konkan Railway Corporation (KRCL), which celebrated its 29th Foundation Day on October 15, said in a statement that work on the construction of 10 new stations ― Indapur, Goregoan Road, Sape Wamane, Kalbani, Kadwai, Verawali, Kharepatan, Achirne, Mirjan and Innanje ― and eight loop lines is in progress and is likely to be completed by March 2020.
Apart from this, five additional loop lines at Anjani, Sawarda, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road and Murdeshwar stations have already been commissioned.
It said that the electrification of the entire Konkan Railway route will be completed by March 2021. This project is estimated to cost around ₹1,100 crore.
Work on the doubling of the 46-km stretch between Roha and Veer section is in progress and will be completed by March 2020.
During 2018-19, Konkan Railway achieved a net profit of ₹102 crore. The turnover of the company was ₹2,898 crore during 2018-19. This included the project turnover of ₹1,561 crore, and operating turnover of ₹1,264 crore.
It said that Konkan Railway has bagged the contract for conducting engineering survey of the proposed railway line between Raxaul in Bihar and Kathmandu in Nepal. The survey has been completed and submitted to Nepal through the Union External Affairs Ministry.
KRCL said that work is in progress for the 53.6-km stretch of Udampur Srinagar Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. Excavation work for the 10.26-km tunnel has been completed.  Work on the bridges over Anji and Chenab rivers is in progress.
Apart from this, KRCL has constructed an 11-km new railway line at NTPC Gadarwara project. This railway line includes a 366-metre-long bridge on Shakkar river, it said.
Source:RailNews

Sunday, 25 August 2019

08:13

Special Arrangements for Ganesh Utsav 2019

Special Arrangements for Ganesh Utsav 2019

Ganesh Utsav is a festival of great importance to the people of Konkan region. It is celebrated with enthusiasm and zeal by all. The natives and devotees visit the Konkan belt to witness this divine celebration of this Festival.
Hon'ble Minister of Railways, Shri. Piyush Goyal is always keen for safe and pleasant journey of railway passengers, considering this vision Konkan Railway has taken up various initiatives to ensure a safe and pleasant journey of the devotees of Lord Ganesha for the year 2019.
Konkan Railway is running 210 trips of special trains other then its regular train services in co-ordination with Central and Western Railway towards Konkan region. In addition to this, 647 more coaches have been augmented as compared to last year coaches of special trains during Ganesh festival 2019.
Additionally Experimental halt to Train no. 12051 / 12052 Dadar – Madgaon Jn. - Dadar Janshatabdi Express has been provided at Sawantwadi Road station from 30th August 2019 which will facilitate more than 07 lakh passengers annually.
The provision of extra booking windows will be made available at stations to clear rush at booking counters as per requirement. Reservation facility is also available at 11 Post Offices apart from Passenger Reservation System (PRS) at 17 Stations. Town booking agency at 16 locations are also available to issue tickets.
Intensive ticket checking will be carried out at stations and in trains to curb unauthorized passengers. All catering establishments are directed to operate extra tables / mobile trolleys to cater to the needs of passengers. All catering establishments are instructed to keep sufficient quantity of eatables and drinking water at their stalls. Further all catering establishments have been instructed to keep baby food products.
First Aid posts are set up at Khed, Kankavali and Kudal stations in addition to the health units at Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Thivim, Verna, Madgaon, Karwar and Udupi from 2nd to 12th September 2019. These First Aid posts will be manned around the clock.
Special arrangements have been made to ensure convenient, comfortable and safe journey of passengers. For additional security, one company of Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) has been deployed along with Railway Protection force (RPF) staff for crowd control and maintaining law and order. The RPF staff from other regions of KRCL have also been mobilized and deployed at major stations. The RPF will also be strategically deputed for escorting the most affected trains during this period. Total 204 RPF and Home guard personnel have been deployed for security arrangements. Anti – sabotage checks at stations will be made at stations in co – ordination with State Police to ensure additional safety of passengers. Further, RPF staff have also been sensitized to respond quickly to messages received through Twitter and All India Security Helpline No. 182 in case of any security related problems. State Police authorities have also assured assistance in maintaining law and order at railway premises.
Konkan Railway always strives to provide safe and comfortable journey to all passengers traveling on our route specially for this Ganesh Festival.
“Konkan Railway wishes all Ganapati devotees an auspicious Ganesh Utsav.”

Thursday, 9 May 2019

18:32

Running of Additional Summer Special Trains during weekends

Running of Additional Summer Special Trains during weekends
09-May-2019
Good news for passengers !!! It has been decided to run additional special trains between Madgaon and Panvel to clear extra rush of passengers during Summer holidays in co-ordination with Central Railway. Details are as follows :
1) Train No. 00104 / 00103 Madgaon – Panvel – Madgaon Special :
Train No. 00104 Madgaon - Panvel Special will leave from Madgaon at 12:30 hrs every  Friday, from 17th May to 31st May 2019. Train will reach Panvel at 23:05 hrs on the same day.
Train No. 00103 Panvel – Madgaon Special will leave from Panvel at 23:55 hrs every Friday from 17th May to 31st May 2019 . Train will reach Madgaon at 10:25 hrs on the next day. 
The train will halt at Thivim, Kudal, Kankavali, Ratnagiri, Chiplun and Roha stations.
Composition : Total 22 LHB Coaches = 3 Tier AC – 01 Coach, Sleeper – 13 Coaches, General – 05 Coaches, Pantry Car – 01 Coach, Generator car  – 02.
2) Train No. 00112 / 00111 Madgaon – Panvel - Madgaon Special :
Train No. 00112 Madgaon - Panvel Special will leave from Madgaon at 20:00 hrs every  Sunday, from 12th May to 26th May 2019.Train will reach Panvel at 06:30 hrs on the next day.
Train No. 00111 Panvel – Madgaon Special will leave from Panvel at 08:00 hrs every Monday from 13th May to 27th May 2019 . Train will reach  Madgaon at 18:30 hrs on the same day. 
The train will halt at Thivim, Kudal, Kankavali, Ratnagiri, Chiplun and Roha stations.
Composition : Total 22 LHB Coaches = 3 Tier AC – 01 Coach, Sleeper – 13 Coaches, General – 05 Coaches, Pantry Car – 01 Coach, Generator car – 02.
Bookings of the above trains will open from 11/05/2019 at all Passenger Reservation System(PRS), Internet, IRCTC website.
Passengers are requested to kindly avail the services.

18:28

Partial cancellation of Train No. 70105 / 70106 MAO-MAQ-MAO DEMU service between Thokur-Mangaluru Central – Thokur section.

Partial cancellation of Train No. 70105 / 70106 MAO-MAQ-MAO DEMU service between Thokur-Mangaluru Central – Thokur section.
Partial cancellation of Train No. 70105 / 70106 MAO-MAQ-MAO DEMU service between Thokur-Mangaluru Central – Thokur section.
01-May-2019
 It has been decided by Southern Railway to extend the partial cancellation of  train No. 70105 / 70106 Madgaon Jn. (MAO) - Mangaluru Central (MAQ) - Madgaon Jn. (MAO) DEMU service between Thokur – Mangaluru Central – Thokur  section upto 31/05/2019.
Timings are as under:
Train No.         
Train Name   Demu Passenger                                         
Station
Schedule Time
70105  
Madgaon Jn. - Mangaluru Central                                                      
Thokur
 Arrival
 11.21




70106 
Mangaluru Central – Masgaon Jn
Thokur 
.                                                    Departure
15.31


Passengers may please note the changes.

Source:Konkan Railway       

Tuesday, 16 April 2019

07:24

Running of additional Summer Special Trains during long weekend

Running of additional Summer Special Trains during long weekend
12-April-2019
Good news for passengers !!! It has been decided to run special trains between Mumbai CSMT / Pune Jn. & Thivim / Zarap to clear extra rush of passengers during long weekend in co-ordination with Central Railway. Details are as follows :
1) Train No. 01193 / 01194 Mumbai CSMT - Thivim - Mumbai CSMT Unreserved Special 
Train No. 01193 Mumbai CSMT – Thivim Unreserved Special will leave from Mumbai CSMT at 20:50 hrs on Saturday, 13th April 2019.Train will reach Thivim at 12:00 hrs on the next day.
Train No. 01194 Thivim - Mumbai CSMT Unreserved Special will leave from Thivim at 15:40 hrs on Sunday 14th April 2019. Train will reach Mumbai CSMT at 04:15 hrs on the next day.
 The train will halt at Dadar, Thane, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Sawarda, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal and Sawantwadi Road stations.
Composition : Total 12 Coaches = General – 10 Coaches, SLR – 02.
2) Train No. 01423 / 01424 Pune Jn. - Zarap - Pune Jn. Special on Special Fare :
Train No. 01423 Pune Jn. - Zarap Special on Special Fare will leave from Pune Jn. at 18:45 hrs on Thursday 18th April 2019. Train will reach Zarap at 06:40 hrs on the next day.
Train No. 01424 Zarap - Pune Jn. Special Train on Special Fare will leave from Zarap at 07:10 hrs on Friday 19th April 2019. Train will reach Pune Jn. at 20.05 hrs on the same day.
The train will halt at Lonavala, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Rajapur Road, Vaibhavwadi Road, Kankavali, Sindhudurg and Kudal        stations.
Composition : Total 20 Coaches = 2 Tier AC – 01 Coach, 3 Tier AC – 05  Coaches, Sleeper – 08 Coaches, General – 04 Coaches, SLR – 02.
Passengers are requested to kindly avail the services.



Sunday, 17 February 2019

21:22

Booking of Special Trains for Anganewadi Mela - 2019

Booking of Special Trains for Anganewadi Mela - 2019
15-February-2019

Train No. 01157 Mumbai CSMT – Karmali One Way Special, Train No. 02006 Karmali - Mumbai CSMT One Way Superfast Special,Train No. 01431 / 01432 Pune Jn. - Sawantwadi Road – Pune Jn. Special, Train No. 01160 / 01159 Sawantwadi Road - Panvel- Sawantwadi Road Special, Train No. 01161 / 01162 Lokmanya Tilak(T) - Sawantwadi Road - Lokmanya Tilak (T) Special will open for booking from 16.02.2019 at all Passenger Reservation Systems (PRS), internet and IRCTC website.
Passengers may kindly avail  the services.
Running of Special Trains for Anganewadi Mela - 2019
14-February-2019

Good news for passengers !!!! It has been decided to run special trains between Pune Jn. , Mumbai CSMT, Lokmanya Tilak (T), Panvel  &  Sawantwadi Road, Karmali  in co-ordination with Central Railway to clear extra rush of passengers during Anganewadi Mela – 2019. Details are as follows :
1) Train No. 01157 Mumbai CSMT – Karmali One Way Special.
Train No. 01157 Mumbai CSMT – Karmali One Way Special will leave from Mumbai CSMT  at 00:40 hrs on 23rd February 2019 (Saturday) and 24th February 2019 (Sunday). Train will reach Karmali at 13:30 hrs on the same day.
The train will halt at Dadar, Thane, Panvel, Roha, Khed, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road and Thivim station.
Composition : Total 17 Coaches = 3Tier AC – 01 Coach, Sleeper – 04 Coaches, General – 10 Coaches, SLR – 02.
2) Train No. 02006 Karmali  - Mumbai CSMT One Way Superfast Special.
Train No. 02006  Karmali - Mumbai CSMT One Way Superfast Special will leave from  Karmali at 14:05 hrs on 23rd February 2019 (Saturday) and 24th February 2019 (Sunday). Train will reach Mumbai CSMT at 23:55 hrs on the same day.
The train will halt at Thivim, Sawantwadi Road, Kudal, Sindhudurg, Kankavali, Ratnagiri, Chiplun, Khed, Roha, Panvel, Thane and Dadar station.
Composition : Total 17 Coaches = 3Tier AC – 01 Coach, Sleeper – 04 Coaches, General – 10 Coaches, SLR – 02.
3) Train No. 01431 / 01432  Pune Jn. - Sawantwadi Road – Pune Jn.  Special.
Train No. 01431 Pune Jn. - Sawantwadi Road  Special will leave from Pune Jn. at 22:55 hrs on 25th  February 2019 (Monday) . Train will reach Sawantwadi Road  at 12.30 hrs on the next day.
Train No. 01432 Sawantwadi Road - Pune Jn. Special  will leave from Sawantwadi Road at 14.10 hrs on 27th  February 2019 (Wednesday). Train will reach Pune Jn. at 02.45 hrs on the next day.
The train will halt at Lonavala, Karjat, Panvel, Roha, Khed, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, Sindhudurg and Kudal station.
Composition : Total 20 Coaches = 2Tier AC – 01 Coach, 3Tier AC – 05 Coaches,  Sleeper – 08 Coaches, General – 04 Coaches, SLR – 02.
4) Train No. 01160 / 01159 Sawantwadi Road - Panvel- Sawantwadi Road Special.
Train No. 01160 Sawantwadi Road – Panvel Special will leave from Sawantwadi Road at 14.10 hrs on 26th  February 2019 (Tuesday) . Train will reach Panvel at 23.00 hrs on the same day.
Train No. 01159 Panvel - Sawantwadi Road Special  will leave from Panvel at 23.40 hrs on 26th  February 2019 (Tuesday).Train will reach Sawantwadi Road at 09.45 hrs on the next day.
The train will halt at Kudal, Sindhudurg, Kankavali, Ratnagiri, Chiplun, Khed and Roha station.
Composition : Total 20 Coaches = 2Tier AC – 01 Coach, 3Tier AC – 05 Coaches,  Sleeper – 08 Coaches, General – 04 Coaches, SLR – 02.
5) Train No. 01161 / 01162 Lokmanya Tilak(T) - Sawantwadi Road - Lokmanya Tilak (T) Special.
Train No. 01161 Lokmanya Tilak(T) - Sawantwadi Road Special will leave from Lokmanya Tilak(T) at 01.10 hrs on 25th  February 2019 (Monday) . Train will reach Sawantwadi Road at 12.00 hrs on the same day.
Train No. 01162 Sawantwadi Road - Lokmanya Tilak (T) Special  will leave from Sawantwadi Road  at 14.10 hrs on 25th  February 2019 (Monday).Train will reach  Lokmanya Tilak (T) at 00.20 hrs on the next day.
The train will halt at Thane, Panvel, Roha, Khed, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, Sindhudurg and Kudal station.
Composition : Total 17 Coaches = 2Tier AC – 01 Coach, 3Tier AC – 02 Coaches,  Sleeper – 08 Coaches, General – 04 Coaches, SLR – 02.
Passengers are requested to kindly avail the services.


Thursday, 18 October 2018

21:55

Konkan Railway Special Trains for Puja and Diwali

Konkan Railway Special Trains for Puja and Diwali 
Good news for passengers !!  It has been decided to run Puja / Diwali Special Trains between Lokmanya Tilak (T) & Sawantwadi Road / Thivim to clear extra rush of passengers in co-ordination with Central Railway. The details are as follows :
1. Train No. 01037 / 01038 Lokmanya Tilak (T) – Sawantwadi Road – Lokmanya Tilak (T) Special (Weekly) :
Train No. 01037 Lokmanya Tilak (T) – Sawantwadi Road Special (Weekly) will leave from Lokmanya Tilak (T) at 01:10 hrs on Monday 5th , 12th & 19th November 2018. Train will reach Sawantwadi Road at 13:20 hrs on same day.
Train No. 01038 Sawantwadi Road - Lokmanya Tilak (T) Special (Weekly) will leave from Sawantwadi Road at 14:10 hrs on Monday 5th , 12th & 19th November 2018. Train will reach Lokmanya Tilak (T) at 00:20 hrs on next day.
Train will halt at Thane, Panvel, Roha, Khed, Chiplun,  Ratnagiri,  Kankavali, Sindhudurg and Kudal  stations.
Composition : Total 17 Coaches  = Two Tier AC – 01 Coach, Three Tier AC – 02 Coaches, II Sleeper – 08 Coaches, General – 04 Coaches, SLR – 02 Coaches.
2. Train No. 01045 / 01046 Lokmanya Tilak (T) – Thivim – Lokmanya Tilak (T) Special (Weekly) :
Train No. 01045 Lokmanya Tilak (T) – Thivim Special (Weekly) will leave from Lokmanya Tilak (T) at 01:10 hrs on Friday 2nd, 9th & 16th November 2018. Train will reach Thivim at 13:50 hrs on same day.
Train No. 01046 Thivim - Lokmanya Tilak (T) Special (Weekly) will leave from Thivim at 14:20 hrs on Friday 2nd, 9th & 16th November 2018. Train will reach Lokmanya Tilak (T) at 00:20 hrs on next day.
Train will halt at Thane, Panvel, Roha, Khed, Chiplun,  Ratnagiri,  Kankavali, Sindhudurg and Kudal  stations.
Composition : Total 22 LHB Coaches  = Two Tier AC – 01 Coach, Three Tier AC – 04 Coaches, II Sleeper – 12 Coaches, General – 03 Coaches, Generator cum SLR – 02 Coaches.
Train No. 01038 Sawantwadi Road - Lokmanya Tilak (T) Special (Weekly) and  Train No. 01046 Thivim - Lokmanya Tilak (T) Special (Weekly) will be open for booking from all Passenger Reservation Systems (PRS) & on Internet from 20/10/2018.
Passengers may kindly avail the services.

Friday, 7 September 2018

08:21

Recruitment Result :Steps towards Digital India

Recruitment Result :Steps towards Digital India

Provisional Result of Computer Based Test (CBT)

31-August-2018

As a step towards transforming India to Digital India, Konkan Railway has switched over from Manual Recruitment System to Online Recruitment Procedure.

First Notification for online recruitment had been issued for 65 posts of Technician (Electrical : 38, S&T : 27) on 23/03/2018.  Total 2986 candidates  applied against the notification.  Computer Based Test (CBT) for the said notification was held on 25/06/2018 at 5 locations of Maharashtra, Goa & Karnataka.  Examination was conducted very smoothly and successfully in which 2203 candidates i.e. 74 % of applicants  appeared.  Result of CBT for recruitment process have been published on KRCL website on 30/08/2018 in which 65 candidates are kept on regular list and 33 candidates have been kept as standby.  After successful completion of further recruitment process, they will be appointed in Konkan Railway.

Online recruitments in KRCL  is now a transparent paperless procedure, leaving no scope for intrusions by unauthorised persons.