India’s first car ferry train will run between Kolad (Maharashtra) and Verna (Goa), launched by Konkan Railway for Ganesh Chaturthi travellers. The 12-hour overnight service allows passengers to ride in AC coaches while their vehicles travel in custom wagons. Each train carries up to 40 cars, with a minimum booking of 16; freight is Rs 7,875 per car. Passengers can book 3AC (Rs 935) or second-class (Rs 190) seats. This initiative aims to ease festive road congestion and may be extended to other routes if successful.