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Konkan Railway to Test Car and SUV Ro-Ro Service During Ganpati Festival

Technical upgrades are under way to adapt KoladMangalore wagons for cars and SUVs following the success of the existing truck Ro-Ro service.

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Overview

  • Konkan Railway will run an experimental Roll-on Roll-off service for private vehicles such as cars and SUVs this Ganpati festival season.
  • Wagon mechanisms will be modified to suit car and SUV dimensions, with owners likely traveling inside their vehicles.
  • The 2025 monsoon timetable has been cut by 10 days to run from June 15 to October 20 in response to extensive catchwater drain cleanings and geo-safety measures.
  • Konkan Railway has deployed 636 trained personnel for round-the-clock monsoon patrols, installed LED signals and self-recording rain gauges at nine stations to enhance safety.
  • Plans are under review with the Railway Board to build new tunnels at Pernem and Old Goa, with station redevelopments at Madgaon and Udupi awaiting funding under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.