Western Railway’s First Mumbai-Goa Train Set for August 29 Inaugural Run, Check Timings and Stoppages

The train’s inaugural run will start from Borivali, an important station on the Western Railway (WR) network, rather than Bandra Terminus. This will be the first Goa-bound train from the Western Railway zone, as all previous trains to Konkan and Goa from Mumbai have operated from the Central Railway stations.

To operate the train on the WR system, there is a need to change its direction from north to south at Vasai Road due to the absence of a direct cord line. This process could be time-consuming and may affect the punctuality of other trains, as noted by a WR official.

The train will stop at 13 stations along its route: Borivali, Vasai Road, Bhiwandi Road, Panvel, Roha, Veer, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kankavli, Sindhudurg, Sawantwadi, Thivim, and Karmali. It will be equipped with 20 LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) coaches, which are designed for enhanced passenger safety, comfort, and efficiency.

This new service is expected to provide a significant boost to tourism in the region, offering a convenient travel option for residents of Mumbai’s Western suburbs who wish to explore Goa and the Konkan region.