Title - Konkan Railway to run Mangalore-Ahmedabad ‘Special Superfast Train’ to handle Diwali rush

MARGAO: Konkan railway corporation ( KRC) has decided to introduce a winter special AC superfast train between Ahmedabad and Mangalore junction from October 16 to November 28.

“In order to manage the extra rush of passengers during the ensuing Diwali festival, it is decided to run the AC superfast train between Ahmedabad and Mangalore junction,” said Baban Ghatge, KRC’s senior manager, public relations.

The train will have 15 coaches – one AC first class, two AC two-tiers, nine AC three-tiers and two sleeper class, said Ghatge.

Train no. 09420 Ahmedabad – Mangalore JN will leave Ahmedabad every Wednesday (October 16, 23, 30 and November 6,13, 20, 27) at 4.35pm and will arrive at Mangalore Jn on Thursdays at 7.40pm.

Train no. 09419 Mangalore JN – Ahmedabad train will leave Mangalore every Thursday (October 17, 24, 31 and November 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 10.30pm and will arrive at Ahmedabad on Saturdays at 12.15 am.

These trains will halt at Roha, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri, Kankavli, Kudal, Pernem, Tivim, Karmali, Margao, Karwar, Kumta, Murdeshwar, Bhatkal, Kundapura, Udupi, Surathkal and Thokur Stations.

“Passengers are requested to note that timings will be changed with effect from November 1,” Ghatge said.