The Konkan Railway's special 'roll on-roll off' (Ro-Ro) train for private cars reached Goa in the early hours of Sunday, completing its maiden journey from neighbouring Maharashtra, an official said.
The Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) has launched this service for private cars and their passengers, aiming to ease travel ahead of the Ganesh Festival season in Maharashtra’s Konkan and Goa region.
KRCL deputy general manager Baban Ghatge told that four cars were dropped off at Nandgao near Kankavli in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district, while one was offloaded at Verna in South Goa. The journey was a memorable experience for families who travelled with their cars, he said.
Ghatge encouraged more people to use the service to help reduce congestion on roads during the Ganesh festival.
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The inaugural service departed from Kolad station in Raigad district at 3.40 pm on Saturday. The Ro-Ro train consisted of 10 wagons and two passenger coaches, carrying five cars and 19 passengers.
As part of the facility, a dedicated air-conditioned coach and a second seating coach were provided, ensuring passenger comfort while their vehicles were securely transported on board, Ghatge said.
He added that the next trip would be scheduled depending on passenger feedback and response to the new service.
In a release issued on Saturday, the Konkan Railway stated that for all notified Ro-Ro car transportation trips until September 11, registrations will be accepted up to three days before the journey until 5 pm, excluding the day of travel.
According to the fare structure, motorists will have to pay ₹7,875 per car for transportation between Kolad and Verna, and ₹5,460 for the journey between Kolad and Nandgaon, it was stated.
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