Passengers on the Matsyagandha Express (12619/20) are demanding the replacement of its 25-year-old ICF coaches with modern LHB coaches. A recent viral video highlighting the train's deteriorating condition has intensified the call for action. Despite repeated requests from politicians and public grievances, Southern Railway has yet to replace the coaches. The...
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train's historical significance, inaugurated by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the day Konkan Railway was dedicated to the nation, adds weight to the demand for modernization. Railway officials have reportedly assured the replacement of the coaches, but the exact timeline remains unclear. The Matsyagandha Express, launched on May 1, 1998, holds a special place in railway history.

Due to heavy rainfall in the Konkan region, including Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, train services have been disrupted for 14 hours. Several trains, including the 12134 Super Express Chhatrapati Shivaji Mumbai Terminal and the 12620 Matsya Gandh Mangalore to Mumbai train, have been canceled. Train services like the Mangalore Express,...
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Konkan Kanya Express, Tutari Express, Janshatabdi Express, Diva Savantwadi Express, and Savantwadi Madgaon passenger train have also been suspended. This disruption has affected rail travel for people in Karnataka. The Konkan Railway track near Bogdya collapsed due to a landslide on July 10, causing further disruptions. The weather forecast predicts heavy rainfall for the next four days, with red alerts issued for Satara and Ratnagiri districts. An orange alert has been issued for Pune, Nagpur, Raigad, and Gadchiroli. The Mumbai-Pune highway has been flooded, making travel difficult. In Ratnagiri district, a person was rescued from flood waters and a woman was rescued in the Khed area.

Central Railway is undertaking infrastructure work at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) from July 1st to 30th. This will affect the Netravati and Matsyagandha Express trains operating on the Central and Konkan Railway lines. These trains will terminate at Panvel instead of LTT from June 30th to July 30th. The work involves...
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maintaining and repairing trains in LTT's yard. The changes will cause inconvenience for passengers, especially those travelling from Konkan to Mumbai. This is because these trains have been experiencing delays for several years. Recently, during a 36-hour block at CSMT, some Konkan-Mumbai trains were partially cancelled. The affected trains are: Train No. 16346 Thiruvananthapuram to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Daily Netravati Express, Train No. 16345 Netravati Express running between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Thiruvananthapuram, Train No. 12620 Matsyagandha Express running between Mangalore Central to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, and Train No. 12619 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Mangalore Central Matsyagandha Express.

Central Railway has announced the short termination and origination of two train services due to 30 days of engineering works at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus. Train No. 16346 Nethravathi Express (Thiruvananthapuram Central – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus) will be short terminated at Panvel from June 30th to July 30th, 2024. Similarly, Train No....
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12620 Matsyaganda Express (Mangalore Central – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus) will also be terminated at Panvel during the same period. Conversely, Train No. 16345 Nethravathi Express (Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Thiruvananthapuram Central) will originate from Panvel instead of Lokmanya Tilak Terminus from July 1st to July 30th, 2024. Similarly, Train No. 12619 Matsyaganda Express (Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Mangalore Central) will also originate from Panvel during the same period.

Konkan Railway has announced a one-month mega block from June 30 to July 30 for maintenance work at Lokmanya Tilak Terminal, Mumbai. This will affect the schedules of Netravati Express (16346) and Matsyagandha Express (12620), which will now terminate at Panvel station. The return trips for both trains will also start...
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from Panvel. Netravati Express (16345) will depart from Panvel at 12:50 PM daily from July 1st to July 30th, while Matsyagandha Express (12619) will depart from Panvel at 4:25 PM daily.