Vinod Bhat
New Delhi: In a major boost to passenger connectivity in Maharashtra and the Konkan region, Indian Railways has approved the introduction of a new daily Express train service between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (Mumbai) and Sawantwadi Road. The new service will provide direct, convenient and reliable rail connectivity across the 510-km route, benefiting thousands of passengers travelling for tourism, education, employment, business and social purposes.
The proposed train will operate daily as Train No. 15087 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus-Sawantwadi Road Express and Train No. 15088 Sawantwadi Road-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Express.
Extensive Connectivity Across the Konkan Region
The new daily Express service will provide commercial stoppages at:
- Dadar
- Thane
- Panvel
- Pen
- Roha
- Mangaon
- Veer
- Khed
- Chiplun
- Savarda
- Aravali Road
- Sangameshwar Road
- Ratnagiri
- Adavali
- Valivade
- Rajapur Road
- Vaibhavwadi Road
- Nandgaon Road
- Kankavli
- Sindhudurg
- Kudal
- Sawantwadi Road
The train will offer seamless connectivity between Mumbai Metropolitan Region and important towns & districts, significantly improving accessibility to the Konkan coast.
Boost to Tourism, Economy and Passenger Convenience
The introduction of this new service will strengthen rail connectivity between Mumbai and southern Konkan, making travel easier for tourists visiting the region’s beaches, forts, temples and eco-tourism destinations. The service will also benefit daily commuters, students, traders, small businesses and residents by providing an additional direct rail option between Mumbai and the Konkan region.
The new train is expected to support regional economic development, facilitate smoother passenger movement and improve overall travel convenience while complementing the growing demand for rail transport on the Konkan route.
The new daily Express service reflects Indian Railways’ continued commitment to expanding passenger connectivity, improving travel convenience and supporting balanced regional development through a stronger and more accessible railway network.
