Summer Special Trains: Indian Railways extends Udaipur to Rishikesh and Katra services, check full schedule
Indian Railways has extended several summer special train services from Udaipur City to manage the heavy rush of passengers during the 2026 summer vacation period. These services will provide relief to travelers heading towards Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and North India. The extension of these weekly specials aims to ensure more confirmed tickets and a comfortable journey for tourists and homebound residents during the peak season.
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Which Udaipur summer special trains have been extended?
The Northern Railway has officially extended the periodicity of the Udaipur City to Yog Nagari Rishikesh weekly special train. Train number 09609, which runs from Udaipur City to Yog Nagari Rishikesh, will now continue its weekly Tuesday service until June 30, 2026. The return journey from Rishikesh to Udaipur, train number 09610, will operate every Wednesday with the extension valid until July 1, 2026. This extension specifically caters to the high demand for travel between Rajasthan and the northern spiritual hubs.
Summer special train schedule and key routes
In addition to the Rishikesh route, the SMVD Katra to Udaipur City special continues to be a part of the summer schedule for 2026. Indian Railways is operating a record-breaking 9,111 summer special train trips nationwide this year to handle the holiday crowd. Officials are using AI tools to monitor ticket searches and waiting lists to introduce more trains on high-demand routes like those connecting Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh.
| Train Number | Route | Frequency | Extended Upto |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09609 | Udaipur City to Yog Nagari Rishikesh | Weekly (Tuesday) | June 30, 2026 |
| 09610 | Yog Nagari Rishikesh to Udaipur City | Weekly (Wednesday) | July 1, 2026 |
| 09604 | SMVD Katra to Udaipur City | Weekly (Thursday) | Summer 2026 |