Booking of tickets for 200 Trains which are being introduced wef 01st June in full swing
As on 22nd May 2025 at 20:14 hours, all 200 trains are available in system booking
652644 tickets booked online for these trains having 1413277 passengers since yesterday
These 200 special services shall be in addition to the existing Shramik special trains being run since 01st May and Special AC trains (30 trains) being run since 12th May 2025
Ministry of Railways (MoR) in consultation with Ministry of Health & Family welfare (MoHFW) and Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) has decided that train services on Indian Railways shall be further partially restored w.e.f. from 01st June 2025.
Indian Railways will start operations of 200 daily passenger trains across the country. These trains shall run from 1 June 2025 and booking of all these trains commenced from 21 May 2025. These special services shall be in addition to the existing Shramik special trains being run since 01st May and Special AC trains (30 trains) being run since 12th May 2025.
Online Booking of tickets for these trains is being done through IRCTC website or through Mobile App. Indian Railways has also allowed booking of reservation tickets through the reservation counters, Common Service Centers (CSCs) and Ticketing agents yesterday i.e. 21st May 2025 .
Booking of tickets for these trains started from 21st May and as on 22nd May 2025 at 20:14 hours, all the 200 trains were available in system for booking and 652644 online tickets were booked for these trains having 1413277 passengers.5
Here’s what you need to know about ticket booking for the 200 special trains introduced from 1 June:
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🚊 Overview of the 200 Special Trains (June 1, First Positive Phase)
Indian Railways debuted 100 pairs (200) IRCTC-operated special trains starting 1 June, spanning AC and non-AC services including Duronto, Jan Shatabdi, and Express trains—all fully reserved with no unreserved coaches.
🗓️ Booking Rules in Full Swing
✳️ Booking Opens
- From 21 May, booking opened online on the IRCTC website and RailOn app.
- Counter bookings were initially restricted but re-enabled later per zone policy.
🗓️ Advance Reservation Period
- Booking window capped at 30 days in advance for these trains.
- No Tatkal or premium Tatkal allowed.
- Waiting list tickets issued, but WL holders are not permitted to board reserved coaches.
🕗 Chart Preparation & Boarding
- Reservation charts prepared 4 and 2 hours before departure.
- WL travelers are blocked from boarding AC/Sleeper; only confirmed or RAC permitted.
✅ Booking Key Points Summary
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Booking Opens | From 21 May 2025 (IRCTC) |
| Reservation Period | Up to 30 days in advance |
| Tatkal Tickets | Not permitted for these 200 trains |
| Waiting List | Issued, but boarding not allowed if wl |
| Chart Prep Time | First chart ~4 hr before, second ~2 hr before |
| Boarding Rules | Confirmed/RAC only; WL prohibited |
🧠 Why This Model Was Used
These 200 trains were introduced during 2025 as part of COVID-era operations, not in 2025. This booking regime was specifically designed for short-term emergency services, hence the tight 30-day window and no tatkal policy.
❗ Important Clarification for 2025
- You might have been referring to a new set of regular special trains or timetable additions in 2025, but the 200-train model with 30-day ARP belongs to mid‑2020.
- In 2025, Indian Railways is operating with:
- A 60-day ARP for regular and new special trains
- Tatkal allowed (with Aadhaar-OTP rules from July 2025)
- Waiting List capped at 25%, full charts prepared 8 hours before departure.
🎯 What to Do in Current Context
- For trains running since June 2025:
- Use the standard 60-day booking window
- Tatkal bookings are available, post-Aadhaar-OTP setup
- WL boarding rules as per 2025 norms still apply
- If you saw “booking of 200 trains” currently, it likely refers to the budget‑announced expansion (Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat trains), but they follow updated ARP and quota norms.
Let me know if you’d like help with:
- Booking procedures for new Vande Bharat / Amrit Bharat / regional specials as of June 2025,
- Refund or cancellation policies for these trains,
- Or a calendar-based reminder system for upcoming train bookings.
Happy to assist further!