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  Railways to run weekend special trains between Kalaburagi and Bengaluru: Check routes, timings

  Karnataka | November 24, 2025 8:02 IST

  The trains will comprise 20 Sleeper Class coaches and 2 Second Class Luggage-cum-Divyangjan coaches, making a total of 22 coaches.

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  Indian Railways announces new 7 Jyotirlinga Yatra package: Check route, fare and booking details

  Business | September 07, 2025 13:26 IST

  This special scheme of IRCTC will provide darshan of seven Jyotirlingas to devotees of Lord Shiva. This tour will begin in November.

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  BCCI arranges special train for IPL teams as PBKS vs DC match called off midway amid security issues

  Cricket | May 09, 2025 3:24 IST

  BCCI arranged a special train to evacuate IPL teams PBKS and DC after their Dharamshala match was abandoned mid-game due to security threats near the India-Pakistan border.

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  Pahalgam attack: Special unreserved train from Jammu's Katra to Delhi to run today

  India | April 24, 2025 13:06 IST

  Similar to the first special train, the second train will start from Shri Vaishno Devi Katra and make stops at Udhampur, Jammu, Pathankot, Jalandhar, Ambala, Kurukshetra, and Panipat,

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  Pahalgam terror attack: Railways announces special train between Vaishno Devi and Delhi

  India | April 23, 2025 14:24 IST

  After the henious terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, tourists are rushing to exit the valley and to cater to the rush, railways have announced a special train to Delhi.

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  Kamakhya Express derailment: Special train to transport stranded passengers after 1 dead, 8 injured

  India | March 30, 2025 18:08 IST

  A special train has been arranged to transport stranded passengers to Kamakhya following the derailment of the Bengaluru-Kamakhya Express in Odisha's Cuttack district, with seven injured and rescue operations underway.

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  Mahakumbh 2025: Indian Railways to operate special trains every 4 minutes for Mauni Amavasya

  Uttar Pradesh | January 28, 2025 20:02 IST

  Mahakumbh 2025: Indian Railways deployed special trains every 4 minutes for Mauni Amavasya on January 29. Over 15 crore devotees have already participated, with enhanced facilities ensuring smooth travel.

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  Bengaluru to Varanasi special train for Kumbh Mela travellers: Check date and key halts

  India | January 22, 2025 8:13 IST

  The SWR aims to ensure a smooth and comfortable journey for pilgrims travelling to the Kumbh Mela, facilitating access to one of India's most significant religious gatherings. Travellers have been advised to plan their journey early, as high demand is expected for this special service.

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  Mahakumbh: Direct flight, special train services from Chandigarh to Prayagraj | Check details here

  Uttar Pradesh | January 09, 2025 11:40 IST

  Mahakumbh 2025: Preparations for Mahakumbh 2025 are in full swing across various departments, including the Indian Railways. The railway plans to operate over 13,000 trains during Mahakumbh, comprising 10,000 regular services and 3,000 special trains.

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  Mahakumbh 2025: IRCTC launches 'Bharat Gaurav train' from Pune to Prayagraj | Check fare, schedule

  India | January 10, 2025 12:32 IST

  Mahakumbh 2025: Indian Railways has announced the operation of 3,000 special trains, including 560 trains on the Ring Rail route for the upcoming Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj. The mega event is going to run from January 13 to February 26.

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  Maha Kumbh 2025: Railways to run 13,000 trains for convenience of devotees, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

  Uttar Pradesh | December 08, 2024 22:10 IST

  Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Maha Kumbh will start with Paush Purnima Snan, which is on January 13, 2025. The Kumbh festival will conclude with the last bath on February 26, 2025, the day of Mahashivratri.

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  Vande Bharat Express train: Major update for passengers on New Delhi-Patna route | Check details

  India | December 01, 2024 19:33 IST

  Vande Bharat Express train: Ahead of Diwali and Chhath Puja which draws unprecedented numbers of passengers on the New Delhi-Patna route, Indian Railways launched the Vande Bharat Express special train to reduce extra burden on the rail network in October.

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  Eastern Railways launches special festive trains for Diwali, Chhath Puja | Full schedule inside

  India | October 30, 2024 12:23 IST

  Eastern Railway has introduced the “Trains on Demand” scheme with 50 special trains and 400 additional services for Diwali and Chhath Puja. This expansion aims to accommodate increased passenger demand and ensure smoother travel.

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  India Railways announces several special trains for Diwali and Chhath | Check List

  India | October 15, 2024 14:52 IST

  Ahead of the Diwali and Chhath festivals, the Indian Railways have announced multiple trains to facilitate the huge number of passengers looking to return to their home towns in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Jharkhand.

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  UP Police Constable Recruitment Exam tomorrow: Special trains to run from THESE stations; check here

  August 22, 2024 17:59 IST

  UP Police Constable Recruitment Exam 2024 will start from tomorrow onwards, August 23. All those who are going to appear in the exam are advised to plan their travel to avoid last minute rush. Details here.

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  Dibrugarh Express accident: Special train with 600 passengers of derailed train leaves for Assam

  India | July 19, 2024 0:03 IST

  Bad weather affected the rescue operation for a while, but police and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) completed the task, said the officials.

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  World Cup 2023: Western Railway to run special trains from Mumbai | Check timings, other details

  Maharashtra | November 18, 2023 11:00 IST

  IND vs AUS: The India vs Australia World Cup final will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19.

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  PM Modi flags off Heritage Special-Marwar train in Rajasthan | All you need to know about it

  Rajasthan | October 05, 2023 14:36 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the state's first heritage train from Jodhpur in the presence of senior BJP leaders, Rajsamand MP Diya Kumari, Jodhpur DRM Geetika Pandey and Ajmer Mandal DRM Rajeev Dhankar.

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  Indian railways plans to run 217 special summer trains to alleviate rush

  India | April 13, 2023 13:30 IST

  Summer Special Trains: As per the notification, these special summer trains will connect major destinations across India through the railway network.

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  Indian Railways to run Monsoon special trains on Konkan route; Full LIST

  India | June 10, 2022 14:52 IST

  Monsoon special trains will run from June 10 to October 31, 2022 on the Konkan route.