Karmali Railway Station is 2 km from Old Goa. Walking distance 15mins. Rickshaw charging Rs.100 which is too high (Rs.40 normal). Taxi may charge 200 for short distance.
Check here Taxi pre-paid chart for different popular destinations.
Those with light baggage can walk upto old Goa then take bus to Panaji (Rs.12). If you lucky, you might get a bus on the way from the Station, Bus will stop anywhere on the road. (Fare Rs.15 to Panaji). There are not many buses on this route, may be one every 30-40 minutes
Platform ticket If you are not a traveller, please buy platform ticket Rs.5 for entry into platform, valid for 2 hours Platform Ticket now Rs.20 August 2022
Double Decker Train The newly introduced DD premium Ganapati Special Train was not very popular. Journey time 11 hours stopping at thane, Panvel, Chiplun, Ratnagiri and Kankavli It was full a/c chair (seating only) Bombay LTT to KRMI (Karmali) and back, on alternate days from 22nd August till 10th Sept making 10+10 trips up and down. One train was cancelled due to goods train derailment on the route. It's actual load was about 10-12% of it capacity which is around 960. One time spotted just 5 Pax alighting at Karmali the last station and the second time only 3.
Main reasons for poor response, I think, not enough publicity and fare comparatively higher, more than 3AC fare of a regular mail/express train. These types of premium trains have dynamic fare structure like that of Air Travel. Meaning, fare goes up as per demand. Lowest fare was around 1,100 but it can go upto Rs.2,000. I tried once and it was showing up 1,550. It will only show up just before you enter your payment details The fare includes taxes (around 50) and Catering charges which is around Rs.250.
Daily Mandovi & Konkan Kanya fare from this station to Mumbai Rs.380 Sleeper, 3AC Rs.1015, 2AC Rs.1465 and 1AC 2480 Mumbai Express ex Madgaon 420 SL, 1100 3AC and 1570 2AC Shatabdi Ex. Madgao Rs.270 and 930 AC Chair (CC)
By Road, Volvo a/c buses fare ranges from 700 to 1200)
Food on DD was good, according to a source (Inbound Pax). Plus free tea/coffee, welcome drinks etc Premium Trains usually get all these/ Menu like that of Duronto and Rajdhani. The train had one Pantry van and 1 or 2 Generator / Guard van (normal or STD size compartments) - see pic
Other reasons could be: - Ticket only through internet and not at booking counter. - No reserve ticket like ladies quota, tatkal etc not even wait-listed tickets. No concession either. No half ticket, not even to children - Once ticket bought no refund except when the train is cancelled. - No booking through agents - There were others Ganapati special trains too on the same route or sector
Looks like the DD train never came on time, always delayed by several hours (like many trains) except on it last trip it came around right time i.e. just after 4.30pm.
SPECIAL TRAIN FOR DIWALI AND DURGA PUJA (Not a PREMIUM train this time)
It has been decided to run AC Double Decker special train between LTT and Karmali on Konkan Railway route during Durga Puja and Diwali to clear extra rush of passengers. The details are as under :
Train no. 02005 / 02006 LTT – Karmali – LTT AC Double Decker special (Reserved) :
Train no. 02005 LTT – Karmali will leave from LTT at 0530 hrs and reach Karmali at 1630 hrs same day. The train will run on October 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, and 30.
Train no. 02006 Karmali – LTT will leave from Karmali at 0600 hrs and reach LTT at 1740 hrs same day. The train will run on October 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, and 31.
The train will halt at Thane, Panvel, Khed, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, and Sawantwadi stations. The train will have 11 coaches, including 8 double decker coaches, 2 power cars, and one pantry car.
Train no. 02005 / 02006 LTT – Karmali – LTT AC Double Decker special (Reserved) :
Train no. 02005 LTT – Karmali will leave from LTT at 0530 hrs and reach Karmali at 1600 hrs same day. The train will run on November 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11.
Train no. 02006 Karmali – LTT will leave from Karmali at 0700 hrs and reach LTT at 1740 hrs same day. The train will run on November 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12.
The train will halt at Thane, Panvel, Khed, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, Sawantwadi, Kudal, Thivim stations. The train will have 11 coaches, including 8 double decker coaches, 2 power cars, and one pantry car.
Update: AC Double Decker Special will also stop at Kudal and Thivim stations. Looks like this time there is no Dynamic Fare structure,
(Not a PREMIUM train this time) a flat fare of Rs.800+22 net booking LTT-KRMI. (no free catering) Also showing up 40/50% discount to Senior Citizens Men (60)/Women (58). Men pay 517 (Women would be 422). Checked on net booking on 21.9.14. Please note: The train also goes to Madgaon MAO for servicing. You may save Rs.22 per ticket if bought at ticket counter.
Goa has it own Rajdhani Express Train starting 22.11.15.
Inaugural run / Train was flagged off at Madgaon Station by Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu on 15.11.15 see pics and video below.
The train likely to make stop at Karmali Station too as suggested by Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on the inaugural day at Margao.
Train fare: MAO - NZM
FC 6125, 2AC 3665 and 3AC 2635
This time, its double decker fully a/c train (Seating only)
3 times a week, leaving Margao 6am and arrives Kurla/LTT Mumbai before 6pm same day. It will stop at Karmali and Thivim in Goa.
The train has 3 decks. Upper deck, middle deck and lower deck.
Airplane type seats except seat belts. Fare likely around 1,000.
Had inaugural run today 6.12.15 from Madgaon (MAO)
Video: External, internal of train plus Margao city view, road overbridge, Majorda Station, Verna Station, Cortalim, Zuari bridge, Khazans, Carambolim or Karmali etc.
Upadate: 21/5/17 TEJAS EXPRESS ON KONKAN RAILWAY
India's first Tejas train on Goa - Mumbai sector
New Tejas semi high speed luxury a/c train expected to cover Goa-Mumbai distance in 8.5hrs
Coaches will have Bio-vacuum toilets, water level indicators, tap sensors, hand dryers, integrated braille displays, LED TV for each passenger with phone sockets, local cuisine, celebrity chef menu, WiFi, tea and coffee vending machines, magazines, snack tables, CCTV cameras, fire & smoke detection and suppression system
Train No. 22119 / 22120 Mumbai CST – Karmali – Mumbai CST, Tejas Superfast Express on Konkan Railway Route ( five days a week). The details are as follows:-
A. Inaugural Service :
Hon’ble Minister for Railways will flag-off Train No. 22119 Mumbai CST-Karmali Tejas Superfast as Inaugural Special 02119 from Mumbai CST on 22/05/2017 (Monday) at 15.25 hrs via Video conferencing from Swami Narayan Sabhagruh, Dadar. The train will reach Karmali at 00:35 hrs on next day.
B. Regular Service :
Commencement of Regular Service: a. 22120 Ex. Karmali w.e.f. 23/05/2017. b. 22119 Ex. Mumbai CST w.e.f. 24/05/2017.
1. Timings upto 09/06/2017- Non Monsoon (Five days a week) :
Train No. 22119 Mumbai CST – Karmali , Tejas Superfast. will leave from Mumbai CST at 05:00 hrs on every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday (Five days a week). Train will reach Karmali at 13:30 Hrs on same day.
Train No. 22120 Karmali - Mumbai CST, Tejas Superfast. will leave from Karmali at 14:30 hrs on every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday (Five days a week). Train will reach Mumbai CST at 23:00 Hrs on same day.
2. Timings w.e.f. 10/06/2017 to 31/10/2017 (Tri weekly):
Train No. 22119 Mumbai CST – Karmali , Tejas Superfast. will leave from Mumbai CST at 05:00 hrs on every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday (Tri weekly). Train will reach Karmali at 15:30 Hrs on same day.
Train No. 22120 Karmali - Mumbai CST, Tejas Superfast. will leave from Karmali at 07:30 hrs (Changed to 09.00hrs ) on every Tuesday, Thursday, & Sunday (Tri weekly). Train will reach Mumbai CST at 19:45 Hrs on same day.
The train will halt at Dadar, Thane, Panvel, Ratnagiri and Karmali stations.
Composition: Total 15 LHB Coaches :- 1st AC CC – 01 Coach, CC – 12 Coach, Generator Cum SLR – 02 Coach.
The booking of the train opened on 21/05/2017 from 8am for both inaugural and regular services.
Fare: Rs. 1475 CC & 2935 Executive Class
(includes 309 & 369 catering charges)
Update: 6 March 2019
New weekly train to Mumbai from Margao 11100
New service from June 15, 2019
