In a major relief for passengers from the Vidarbha region, Central Railway has announced the regularisation of the Nagpur-Madgaon (Goa) special train, converting it into a bi-weekly Express service. This move fulfills a long-standing demand from travellers seeking improved connectivity between eastern Maharashtra and the Konkan-Goa region.
Revised Timetable
According to the updated schedule, train number 11203 Nagpur-Madgaon Express will depart from Nagpur at 3:05 PM every Wednesday and Saturday, reaching Madgaon at 5:45 PM on Thursday and Sunday respectively. In the return direction, train number 11204 Madgaon-Nagpur Express will leave Madgaon at 8:00 PM on Thursday and Sunday, arriving in Nagpur at 9:30 PM on Friday and Monday.
Key Halts
The train will make stops at important stations including Wardha, Pulgaon, Dhamangaon (Railway), Badnera, Akola, Shegaon, Malkapur, Bhusawal, Nashik Road, Igatpuri, Kalyan, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Sangameshwar Road, Ratnagiri, Rajapur Road, Kankavli, Kudal, Sawantwadi Road, Thivim, and Karmali.
This regularisation is expected to benefit thousands of passengers who travel between Vidarbha and Goa for tourism, business, and other purposes. The service also enhances regional rail connectivity, supporting economic and social integration.
