Special Mumbai-Sawantwadi trains announced for Maha Shivaratri, check details

Indian Railway on Monday announced that special trains will be operated between Mumbai CSMT and Sawantwadi RoadCentral Railway will run these special trains an official statement saidThe special train announcement comes ahead of the occasion of Maha Shivratri which is on February 15Train No 01129 Mumbai CSMTndashSawantwadi Road Special will depart from Mumbai CSMT at 1220 am on February 14 19 and 21 2026 and reach Sawantwadi Road at 1230 pm the same day railway officials saidIn the return direction Train No 01130 Sawantwadi RoadndashMumbai CSMT Special will leave Sawantwadi Road at 520 pm on the same dates and arrive at Mumbai CSMT at 405 am the following dayThe special trains will halt at Dadar Thane Panvel Pen Roha Mangaon Veer Khed Chiplun Sawarda Aravali Road Sangameshwar Road Ratnagiri Adavali Vilavade Rajapur Road Vaibhavwadi Road Nandgaon Road Kankavali Sindhudurg and Kudal stationsEach train will have 22 coaches including one AC 2tier five AC 3tier ten sleeper coaches four general coaches and two SLR coachesBookings for Train No 01130 will open on February 10 2026 at all Passenger Reservation System PRS counters and on the IRCTC websitePassengers can check detailed halts and timings on the Indian Railways enquiry portalMumbai suburban rail travel set for mega transformation with 238 AC Vande Metro trainsMumbairsquos suburban railway network the lifeline for millions of daily commuters is poised for a major transformation with the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd MRVC initiating a competitive bidding process for 238 stateoftheart Vande Metro AirConditioned electric multiple unit EMU trainsets The new fleet will include 2856 nextgeneration coaches under the Mumbai Urban Transport Project MUTP Phase3 and 3AUnlike conventional train procurements the project comes with a 35year comprehensive maintenance framework signalling a longterm commitment to passenger safety comfort and operational reliability MRVC in a press release issued on Saturday said the move aims to ensure sustained benefits for millions of Mumbaikars for decadesThe Vande Metro coaches are designed to redefine suburban travelWider gangways modular seating to improve passenger comfortWalkthrough trains with wider intercar gangways will allow better crowd distribution while roofmounted and underslung equipment will maximise usable standing and seating space Ergonomic modular cushioned seating will include dedicated spaces for persons with disabilities and wheelchair users and larger windows will enhance visibility of stations and surroundingsPassenger health and comfort are a priority Advanced HVAC systems with highefficiency filtration will reduce viruses and bacteria while automatic air regulation will adapt to passenger load Safety features include automatic sliding doors with obstacle detection smoke and fire alarms CCTV Passenger Emergency Alarm PEA Emergency Talk Back ETB systems and external sidewall cameras for monitoring boarding and deboarding Highvisibility LED displays will indicate destination rake length and Fast or Slow service