Indian Railways has decided to change the timings of more than 100 trains starting May 11, 2026. Railway officials stated that the increasing number of trains and heavy traffic on busy routes made it difficult to maintain schedules. To solve this, different railway zones are now updating their time tables to ensure smoother operations.
Why were the train timings changed?
Railway officials explained that managing time had become a major challenge due to the rise in the number of trains on busy tracks. Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, CPRO of Northeast Frontier Railway, mentioned that rescheduling passenger and DMU services will improve sectional running time and help trains run more punctually. The goal is to make train movement smoother across various sections.
What are the other recent railway updates?
Apart from the general timing changes, several specific updates were announced recently:
| Date | Event/Update | Reason/Impact |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | Jodhpur-Delhi Cantt Vande Bharat route changed | RUB work between Khairthal-Padisal and Padisal-Alwar |
| May 10, 2026 | PRS System Upgrade | Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnav ordered upgrade for better booking by August |
| May 8, 2026 | Purnia/Saharsa to Anand Vihar special trains | Revised timetable to reduce travel time |
| May 7, 2026 | 10 trains rescheduled via Chakradharpur | Non-interlocking work at Mathurapur station |
| May 6, 2026 | Station changes at New Delhi | Ongoing construction work at the station |
How will the new PRS system help passengers?
Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has directed officials to upgrade the 40-year-old Passenger Reservation System (PRS). This new system is expected to be active from August. The focus is to provide a faster and more reliable ticket booking experience without causing any inconvenience to the passengers during the transition period.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why did Indian Railways change the timings of 100+ trains?
The changes were made because increasing train numbers and busy rail routes created challenges for punctuality. This rescheduling aims to improve sectional running time and overall efficiency.
When will the new PRS ticket booking system be implemented?
Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnav stated that the upgraded Passenger Reservation System (PRS) is expected to be implemented by August to ensure faster and more reliable bookings.