# Maharashtra transport services for Ganesh Chaturthi > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/maharashtra-transport-services-for-ganesh-chaturthi > Updated: 2026-08-31T16:36:11.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. To accommodate travel during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, transport authorities in Maharashtra are implementing significant service expansions. The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) announced the addition of 5,220 extra state-run buses for the Konkan region between September 7 and September 25. Additionally, Western Railway scheduled 42 special train trips to connect Mumbai, Gujarat, and coastal Karnataka with Konkan destinations. Further updates indicate that Western Railway will implement a revised suburban timetable for Mumbai local services effective September 1, which includes six new slow local services and a slight increase in weekday air-conditioned services. Meanwhile, Central Railway is preparing to operate 262 special train services starting September 9, connecting Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur to the Konkan region and Goa. To manage the expected passenger volume, authorities are deploying extra security, ticket counters, and facilities at major stations. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Mumbai railways announce timetable updates and festival special trains Western Railway is updating the Mumbai local timetable effective September 1, while Central Railway launches 262 special trains to manage Ganesh Chaturthi travel demand. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mumbai-railways-announce-timetable-updates-and-festival-special-trains ### 2026-08-07: Maharashtra expands bus and train services for Ganesh Chaturthi travel to Konkan MSRTC adds 5,220 buses and Western Railway runs 42 special trains from Sep 7‑25 to support Ganesh Chaturthi travel to Konkan. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maharashtra-expands-bus-and-train-services-for-ganesh-chaturthi-travel-to-konkan --- Cite as: Maharashtra transport services for Ganesh Chaturthi. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/maharashtra-transport-services-for-ganesh-chaturthi