Railway Update: Several trains restored from Jhansi and new special services announced
Indian Railways has restored several cancelled trains and introduced special services to manage the increasing number of passengers. These updates include the restoration of long-distance trains from Jhansi and the addition of coaches in Vande Bharat trains to reduce rush. The railway administration is focusing on improving passenger comfort and connectivity across various zones.
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Which trains are restored and new services added?
The Tirupati-Jammu Tawi Express (22705) and Jammu Tawi-Tirupati Express (22706), which were cancelled, are restored from May 1, 2026. To handle summer and festival crowds, 12 summer special trains have been announced for Jharkhand and West Bengal. Additionally, the Sabarmati-Asansol and Sultanpur-Dankuni special trains are running via Gaya Junction to help passengers.
What are the major updates for Vande Bharat and other trains?
The Mumbai Central-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express (22961/22962) now has 20 coaches instead of 16 from April 28, 2026. Similarly, the Srinagar-Jammu Vande Bharat Express capacity increased from 8 to 20 coaches. The railway is also planning to upgrade 50 Shatabdi and Jan Shatabdi trains with better toilets and reduced jerks to provide a premium experience.
What are the new infrastructure and system changes?
| Feature | Update Details |
|---|---|
| Crew System | Half-route system implemented from March 27, 2026, for better safety and speed. |
| Station Development | 76 stations identified for waiting area development by 2026 festival season. |
| New Rail Line | Survey for 322 km fourth line from Dholpur to Bina is complete to reduce pressure on Jhansi-Delhi-Mumbai route. |
| Coach Production | Record production of modern general and non-AC coaches for affordable travel. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
झांसी से कौन सी ट्रेनें फिर से शुरू हुई हैं?
तिरुपति-जम्मूतवी एक्सप्रेस (22705) और जम्मूतवी-तिरुपति एक्सप्रेस (22706) को 1 मई, 2026 से बहाल कर दिया गया है।
Vande Bharat ट्रेनों में क्या बदलाव किया गया है?
मुंबई-अहमदाबाद और श्रीनगर-जम्मू Vande Bharat ट्रेनों में यात्रियों की भीड़ को देखते हुए कोचों की संख्या बढ़ाकर 20 कर दी गई है।
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