29 April special trains

Indian Railways has added 29 summer special trains through the end of April to handle the seasonal passenger rush on routes linked to Andhra Pradesh. (indiatoday.in) The extra services were announced on April 15, 2026, as schools close and holiday travel pushes up demand for seats on already busy trains. India Today said the specials are meant to add capacity, cut waiting lists and spread passenger loads more evenly. (indiatoday.in) A report from Vijayawada in The Hindu listed trains on long inter-state runs including Bengaluru to Balurghat, Mysuru to New Jalpaiguri, Yesvantpur to New Jalpaiguri, Mysuru to Dibrugarh, Bengaluru to Rupsa, Hubbali to Alipurduar and Podanur to Barauni. The same report said the services would run on selected dates between April 15 and April 30. (thehindu.com) The specials are temporary trains, not a permanent timetable change. Indian Railways uses them as overflow capacity during rush periods when regular trains fill up faster than usual. (indiatoday.in) That pattern is broader than this one announcement. Other 2026 summer schedules published in recent days show Indian Railways adding special services on routes tied to Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Gujarat as the holiday season builds. (msn.com) Passengers can check train schedules, live running information and reservation status through the National Train Enquiry System, the official Indian Railways enquiry platform. Ticket booking for these services is handled through the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, or IRCTC, which lists trains and route timings in its e-ticket system. (enquiry.indianrail.gov.in) (contents.irctc.co.in) For travelers trying to move in the second half of April, the immediate change is simple: more trains have been slotted onto crowded corridors before the month ends, giving passengers a better shot at finding available seats. (indiatoday.in)