Ganeshotsav 2026: Western Railway To Run 12 Extra Locals Between Churchgate-Virar For Ganpati Immersion On September 25-26; Check Details
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: On September 25‑26, 2026, Western Railway will operate six pairs of additional suburban trains, numbered SPL‑1 to SPL‑12, between Churchgate and Virar to accommodate the surge of passengers returning after the Ganpati immersion on Anant Chaturdashi. The special services will run overnight, stopping at all stations, and are intended to ease congestion and ensure safe travel for the large crowds expected during the festival.
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- Center (1): Free Press Journal
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- SCR Announces 8 Festival Special Trains Between Charlapalli-Srikakulam Road — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- Ganeshotsav 2026: Western Railway To Run 12 Extra Locals Between Churchgate-Virar For Ganpati Immersion On September 25-26; Check Details — Free Press Journal (center)
- Mumbai Local Train Passengers To Pay Extra ₹5.90 On Railway Tickets And Season Passes Above ₹2,000 Via UPI From October 15 — Free Press Journal (center)