Indian Railways has planned a massive operation to handle the passenger rush during the summer vacations. Following a meeting with Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the ministry decided to run over 18,262 special train services between April 15 and July 15, 2026. This move aims to provide relief to people traveling to their hometowns during the holidays.
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What are the details of the Summer Special Trains?
- A total of 908 special trains have been approved for the season.
- Notifications for 11,294 trips across 660 trains are already issued to help passengers book tickets early.
- These trains will operate from April 15 to July 15, 2026.
- The plan focuses on reducing crowd density and increasing the chances of confirmed tickets.
Which zones and stations will be covered?
The operation will be managed across various zones including South Central Railway (SCR), Western Railway, North Western Railway, Northern Railway, Central Railway, and Southern Railway. Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized better crowd management at major hubs like New Delhi, Mumbai (LTT, CSMT, Pune), Surat (Udhna), Ahmedabad, and Bengaluru.
| Zone/Region | Key Updates/Stations |
|---|---|
| Western Railway | Active crowd management at Udhna station |
| North Western Railway | Special trains with halts in Rajasthan and Haryana |
| East Central Railway | Special services from Raxaul, Saharsa, and Nesubo Gomoh |
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