KRCL will use a specially constructed rake capable of carrying 40 cars, with two cars on each of the 20 wagons. (Representational)Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) will introduce a new Roll-on Roll-off (Ro-Ro) facility for private car owners from Kolad in Maharashtra to Verna in Goa from August 23. KRCL, which was the first to introduce Ro-Ro in India in 1999 for carrying loaded trucks, is now providing the same model for motor cars.The Ro-Ro car service will operate on alternative days from both sides till September 11. The service will leave at 5 pm from Verna or Kolad and arrive at the destination at 5 am the following day. However, the customers are expected to report at the originating station by 2 pm.KRCL will use a specially constructed rake capable of carrying 40 cars, with two cars on each of the 20 wagons. KRCL has set the freight charge at Rs 7,875 per car, including GST. The customers will have to make a registration payment of Rs 4,000 during booking and clear the remaining amount on the date of travel.KRCL permits a maximum of three individuals per vehicle to travel in an attached coach. Travellers can opt for 3 AC at Rs 935 or Second Seating at Rs 190.The bookings for these services will be from July 21 and close on August 13. The service can be booked both in offline and online modes. If it gets bookings less than 16 in number, KRCL officials said they will cancel the journey and refund the entire registration amount.“KRCL has decided to start this Ro-Ro to mitigate road congestion, fuel guzzling and vehicle emissions on the Konkan corridor. By extending this model to automobiles, KRCL seeks to offer a safer and more economic mode of transport for long-distance commuters,” said a KRCL official.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Konkan railwayMumbai