Central Railway to run 36 unreserved summer special trains between Diva and Chiplun, check details here

Mumbai Konkan route gets weekend unreserved train boost. File Pic

The Central Railways on Monday announced that it will run 36 unreserved summer special train services between Diva and Chiplun in Maharashtra's Konkan region.

The services have been introduced to handle higher passenger demand during the summer season, officials said, adding that these trains will run on weekends- Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 1, 2026, to June 7, 2026.

Train schedule and route

Diva-Chiplun-Diva MEMU Tri-weekly unreserved special trains (36 services)

The special MEMU train service (01159/01160) will operate in both directions:

- From Diva to Chiplun: The train will leave Diva at 11:25 pm and reach Chiplun at 6:30 am the next day.

- From Chiplun to Diva: The return train will depart Chiplun at 3:30 pm and arrive at Diva at 11:10 pm the same day.

- Each direction will run 18 services, making a total of 36 trips.

The trains will stop at several stations along the Konkan route, including Nilaje, Panvel, Pen, Roha, Kolad, Mangaon, Khed and others, covering key stations along the coastal line. The service will use 8-coach MEMU rakes.

Ticket booking details

Passengers can book tickets for these unreserved coaches through the regular UTS system. Tickets can also be booked using the RailOne app.

For detailed timings at each stop, passengers can check the official Indian Railways enquiry website or use the NTES app.

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After nearly 18 years of delays, work on new suburban railway lines in Mumbai is finally moving ahead. The Central Railway is extending its 5th and 6th lines up to Parel, while the Western Railway is progressing on its 6th line up to Mumbai Central.

The projects had been stalled for years due to land acquisition issues, rehabilitation challenges and the complexity of working in one of the busiest rail networks in the world. Officials say key hurdles, including land issues at Kurla, have now been resolved, allowing construction to speed up. "75 per cent of the project-affected people have been shifted, and the work is progressing smoothly," said Central Railway (CR) Chief Public Relations Officer Dr Swapnil Nila.

Once completed, these additional lines will help separate suburban and long-distance trains, improving efficiency and reducing congestion on Mumbai's rail network.