Railways adds summer specials
- Indian Railways approved over 900 summer special trains to handle peak passenger demand from April to July. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com) - The plan specifies 908 special trains running 18,262 trips between April 15 and July 15. (newkerala.com) - Officials expect reduced waiting lists, but heat and crowded stations could still disrupt journeys this season. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
Indian Railways has approved 908 summer special trains to run 18,262 trips from April 15 to July 15, 2026. (pib.gov.in) Of the 908 trains, 660 have already been notified, translating into 11,294 trips that are open for booking. (financialexpress.com) The services cover all major railway zones and were cleared to ease peak-season pressure during vacations and festival periods, the ministry said. (indianexpress.com) Last year the railways ran 12,417 summer special trips, underscoring that large special schedules are a regular response to seasonal demand. (pib.gov.in) Railway officials say the new services should reduce waiting lists, but reports warn extreme heat and crowded platforms could still disrupt journeys. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com) Some special runs are already in service—for example the New Delhi–Supaul special began daily operations on April 17 and will run until July 15. (hellorail.in) Passengers should check official bookings and notifications: 11,294 trips are currently notified and available for reservation as the summer schedule continues through July 15. (pib.gov.in)
