Konkan Railway Introduces First-Ever Ro-Ro Train Service for Cars Ahead of Ganpati Festival

Konkan Railway is introducing a special Roll on-Roll off (Ro-Ro) train service from August 23 to September 11 between Maharashtra and Goa for car owners traveling for the Ganpati festival. The service requires advance bookings and offers flexible payment options, amidst concerns over highway conditions.

In a move to ease travel during the upcoming Ganpati festival, Konkan Railway has announced a special Roll on-Roll off (Ro-Ro) train service for private cars. The service will operate from August 23 to September 11 between Kolad in Maharashtra and Verna in Goa.

The Ro-Ro train, equipped with specially designed rakes, will accommodate 40 cars per trip. Each car will cost Rs 7875 for transportation, inclusive of GST. A deposit of Rs 4000 is required at booking, with the remainder due on the travel day.

The service was conceptualized in response to the high demand during the festival, promising a safer alternative to the poorly maintained highways. This marks the first implementation of the Ro-Ro concept for private vehicles since its inception for trucks in 1999.

(With inputs from agencies.)