Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways Approves New Daily Express Service Between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Sawantwadi Road
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Indian Railways has approved a new daily Express train (Train No. 15087/15088) linking Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai with Sawantwadi Road, covering a 510‑km stretch of the Konkan corridor. The service will stop at 22 stations including Dadar, Thane, Panvel, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Kudal, providing direct connectivity for passengers travelling for tourism, education, employment and business. The rail link is positioned as a measure to enhance regional mobility, support tourism and trade, and contribute to balanced economic development in Maharashtra’s Konkan region.