Mumbai to Goa with your car, minus the traffic? India's first ferry train set to launch before Ganesh Chaturthi
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Departure time: 5 PM from Kolad
Arrival time: 5 AM at Verna
Reporting time: 2 PM at Kolad station for loading and formalities
3AC Coach: Rs 935 per person
Second Seating: Rs 190 per person
Maximum of 3 passengers per car: 2 in 3AC and 1 in SLR coach
Car transport cost: Rs 7,875 (one way)
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In a first-of-its-kind move, the Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) is set to launch India's first car ferry train service just in time for the Ganesh Chaturthi rush. According to a report by Times Now, this new service will allow travellers to transport their private cars by train between Kolad in Maharashtra and Verna in Goa, while they ride along in connected passenger coaches.This service is expected to be a game-changer for people travelling to Goa, especially during holidays and festivals. At present, the road journey from Mumbai or Pune to Goa often takes 20 to 22 hours due to heavy traffic and winding ghat roads. The new ferry train, however, will cover the distance in just 12 hours, making the trip quicker, safer, and more comfortable.KRCL officials told Daijiworld Media Network that the service will greatly reduce highway congestion, especially during Ganeshotsav, when thousands of families travel to Goa.Earlier used to carry trucks, this ferry train model will now be used for private cars. Each train will have 20 specially designed wagons, and each wagon can carry two cars, making space for 40 cars in total per trip.However, the train will only run if at least 16 vehicles are booked.Passengers must not stay inside their vehicles during the journey. Instead, they will ride in nearby coaches:Apart from reducing travel time and road stress, the car ferry service also offers a green travel alternative by cutting down fuel usage and carbon emissions. It also opens doors for carpooling and safer family travel during peak festive times.This first-ever car ferry train in India is expected to transform the way people travel to Goa, blending the comfort of rail travel with the convenience of having your personal vehicle at your destination.Inputs from agencies
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