Ganeshotsav 2026: 1.13 Lakh Passengers Book Mumbai-Konkan Special Trains, Railways Earn ₹7.77 Crore

Mumbai, August 28, 2026: With the Ganesh festival drawing thousands of Mumbaikars to their native places in Konkan, 1,13,428 passengers have so far booked tickets on special trains from Mumbai, generating Rs 7.77 crore in revenue for the Railways. The strong response has led to several trains filling up within minutes of bookings opening, with many passengers now relying on waiting-list tickets.…

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Ganeshotsav 2026: 1.13 Lakh Passengers Book Mumbai-Konkan Special Trains, Railways Earn ₹7.77 Crore

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