Central Railway to Run Special Trains for Mahaparinirvan Divas 2024
New Delhi, December 3: The Central Railway has announced the operation of 12 additional suburban special trains to facilitate the public on the occasion of Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Mahaparinirvan Divas 2024. These trains will run during the mid-night hours of Thursday and Friday, covering routes between Parel-Kalyan and Kurla-Panvel stations, as per a press release issued on Tuesday.
According to the release, these special trains will halt at all stations en route, ensuring convenience for passengers. The Railway Administration has urged commuters to travel with valid tickets to avoid any inconvenience.
Main Line Special Trains Schedule:
- Parel-Thane Special: Departure from Parel at 01:15 hrs, arriving in Thane at 01:55 hrs.
- Parel-Kalyan Special: Departure from Parel at 02:25 hrs, arriving in Kalyan at 03:40 hrs.
- Parel-Kurla Special: Departure from Parel at 03:05 hrs, arriving in Kurla at 03:20 hrs.
Harbour Line Special Trains Schedule:
- Vashi-Kurla Special: Departure from Vashi at 01:30 hrs, arriving in Kurla at 02:10 hrs.
- Panvel-Kurla Special: Departure from Panvel at 01:40 hrs, arriving in Kurla at 02:45 hrs.
- Vashi-Kurla Special: Departure from Vashi at 03:10 hrs, arriving in Kurla at 03:40 hrs.
Down Harbour Line Special Trains Schedule:
- Kurla-Vashi Special: Departure from Kurla at 02:30 hrs, arriving in Vashi at 03:00 hrs.
- Kurla-Panvel Special: Departure from Kurla at 03:00 hrs, arriving in Panvel at 04:00 hrs.
- Kurla-Vashi Special: Departure from Kurla at 04:00 hrs, arriving in Vashi at 04:35 hrs.
Remembering Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Born on April 14, 1891, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was a distinguished Indian jurist, economist, politician, and social reformer. He is celebrated for his relentless efforts against social discrimination towards Dalits and for championing the rights of women and workers.
A brilliant scholar, Dr. Ambedkar earned doctorates in economics from Columbia University and the University of London. He also led significant social reform movements, including the satyagraha at Mahad in 1956, advocating for the right of Dalits to access public water sources.
Notably, he played a key role in drafting the Indian Constitution as one of the seven members of the Drafting Committee post-independence. On September 25, 1932, he signed the historic Poona Pact with Madan Mohan Malaviya, ensuring increased representation for the depressed classes in legislative assemblies.
Dr. Ambedkar passed away on December 6, 1956. In recognition of his monumental contributions to the nation, he was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor, in 1990.
This special train initiative is a tribute to his enduring legacy, ensuring that devotees and followers can pay homage without hindrance on this solemn occasion.
