RAILWAY : INDIAN RAILWAYS TO OPERATE 18,262 SUMMER SPECIAL TRAIN TRIPS NATIONWIDE OVER THREE MONTHS; 11,294 TRIPS ALREADY NOTIFIED TO ENSURE WIDER CONNECTIVITY AND TIMELY RELIEF DURING PEAK TRAVEL SEASON

*Central Railway (3,082 Trips), East Central Railway (2,711 Trips) and North Western Railway (2,245 Trips) Emerge as Top Zones With Maximum Summer Special Train Trips

*Enhanced Availability of Summer Special Trains to Provide Greater Travel Convenience, Reduce Waitlists, and Deliver Smooth Journeys for Millions of Passengers During Summer Rush

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NEW DELHI | 20 APRIL 2026

Indian Railways is operating special trains during the Summer Season 2026 to address the anticipated rise in passenger demand and ensure a smooth and convenient travel experience. Railways has taken significant steps to ensure smooth and comfortable travel for passengers during the peak summer season by approving a large number of special train services across the country. For the period from 15 April 2026 to 15 July 2026, a total of 908 summer special trains have been approved, which will operate 18,262 trips to cater to the increased travel demand.

Out of these, 660 trains have already been notified, accounting for 11,294 trips, ensuring that a substantial portion of the planned services is already available for passenger booking and travel planning well in advance.

This extensive planning reflects Indian Railways’ proactive approach to managing seasonal passenger rush, especially during vacations, festivals, and peak travel months.

Zone-Wise Details:

The operation of summer special trains spans across all major zones of Indian Railways, ensuring balanced regional connectivity and efficient passenger handling:

• South Central Railwayleads with 124 trains (1,184 trips) approved and 76 trains (324 trips) notified.
• Western Railway has approved 106 trains (2,078 trips) with 92 trains (1,667 trips) notified.
• North Western Railwayhas approved 76 trains (2,245 trips) and with 62 trains (1,878 trips) notified.
• Northern Railway has approved 76 trains (2,090 trips) with 56 trains (1,535 trips) notified.
• Central Railway has approved 74 trains (3,082 trips) with 70 trains (2,238 trips) notified.
• Southern Railwayhas approved 72 trains (558 trips) with 38 trains (133 trips) notified.
• East Central Railway has approved 64 trains (2,711 trips) with 38 trains (1,060 trips) notified.