New Trains List
There are 18 Railway zones; almost all zones are declared in Introduction of New Trains. Important New Train are declared by in these zones are Northern Railway-Delhi, Central Railway-Mumbai, Western Railway-Mumbai, Eastern Railway-Kolkata, North Western-Jaipur, Southern Railway-Chennai, South Eastern-Kolkata, South Central-Secunderabad, West Central-Jabalpur, Konkan Railway-Mumbai in India.
- Starting of Freight Trains India (Haldibari)–Bangladesh (Chilahati)
- Introduction of DEMU Train Between Phaltan to Pune via Lonand (Train No. 01435 / 01436) time table, route and frequency
- Introduction of Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Trains between Kotdwar – Delhi
- Introduction of New Train between Dhaka and New Jalpaiguri
- Introduction of New Purnagiri Jan Shatabdi Trains between Tanakpur – Delhi
- Super Fast Special Trains between Mau – Anand Vihar Terminal SF Special (Via Sultanpur)
- Introduction of new trains between Bhagalpur-Jaynagar
- Salient Features of Kevadiya Railway Station | 8 new trains from various destinations to Kevadiya
- Introduction of new trains between Pratapnagar-Kevadiya
- Introduction of new trains between Kevadiya-Varanasi
Here’s a consolidated update on new train services introduced or announced in 2025:
Newly Launched Trains in 2025
1. Sitamarhi–Delhi Amrit Bharat Express (Weekly)
- Train No.: 05599/05600
- Frequency: Weekly—Delhi → Sitamarhi on Saturdays at 2:00 PM (arrives Sunday 10:45 AM); Return on Sundays at 10:15 PM (arrives Monday 10:40 PM).
- Stops: Bairgania, Raxaul, Narkatiaganj, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Kanpur, among others.
2. Ajni (Nagpur) – Pune Vande Bharat Express
- Inauguration: Flagged off on August 10, 2025.
- Route: 882 km connecting Nagpur to Pune in ~12 hours.
- Features: AC Chair/Executive Chair, WiFi, infotainment, Kavach safety system—operates six days a week.
3. Jammu Tawi – Srinagar Vande Bharat Express
- Status: Operational since June 7, 2025.
- Route: 193 km through Jammu–Baramulla line; ~3 hours travel time.
- Frequency: Six days a week.
4. Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) – Veraval Vande Bharat Express
- Launched: May 26, 2025.
- Route: Covers 430 km in ~7 hours, six days a week.
5. Gorakhpur – Patliputra Vande Bharat Express
- Launched: June 20, 2025.
- Route: 384 km connecting eastern UP to Bihar in ~7 hours.
6. Malda Town – Gomti Nagar Amrit Bharat Express
- Launched: July 18, 2025.
- Route: 948 km between West Bengal and Lucknow; weekly service.
7. Mumbai LTT – Saharsa Amrit Bharat Express
- Flagged off: April 24, 2025.
- Route: Connects Mumbai with Saharsa (Bihar)—1,950 km packed into a 32-hour superfast weekly service.
8. AC EMU Local Train: Sealdah–Ranaghat (Kolkata)
- Launch Timeline: Operational just before Independence Day 2025.
- Schedule: ~08:29 AM from Ranaghat, ~06:50 PM return from Sealdah.
9. Agartala–Ludhiana Parcel Cargo Express
- Launched: Weekly service via Guwahati to boost trade in Northeast India.
- Capacity: Starts with 364 tonnes, scaling to 484 tonnes.
10. Namo Bharat Rapid Train (RRTS Corridor)
- Rollout: Delhi–Meerut corridor fully operational by mid-2025.
- Travel Time: Just 45 minutes for 82 km.
Upcoming Sleek and Sustainable Services
Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains
- First Trials Completed: 16-car prototype tested on Mumbai–Ahmedabad route.
- Production Plan: 9 additional units by end of 2025; 50 units planned by 2025–27.
- Full Production of 24-car sets expected: In 2026–27.
Fleet Expansion Efforts
- Over next 2–3 years: production of 200 Vande Bharat, 100 Amrit Bharat 2.0, and 50 Namo Bharat (Rapid) trains, plus 17,500 non-AC coaches.
Hydrogen-Powered Train
- India’s first hydrogen-powered train unveiled in 2025, marking a big step toward zero-emission rail travel.
Summary Table: New Trains Introduced in 2025
| Train Type | Route / Region | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Amrit Bharat / Express | Delhi–Sitamarhi, Mumbai–Saharsa | Affordable, weekly, long-distance coverage |
| Vande Bharat Express | Multiple new corridors (e.g., Ajni–Pune, Katra–Srinagar) | High-speed, premium amenities |
| Sleeper Vande Bharat | Upcoming nationwide | Overnight, fully AC comfort |
| Namo Bharat (RRTS) | Delhi–Meerut corridor | Semi-high-speed, rapid commuter rail |
| Local AC EMU (Suburban) | Kolkata (Sealdah–Ranaghat) | First AC suburban service in Kolkata |
| Parcel Cargo Express | Agartala–Ludhiana | Enhances northeastern commerce logistics |
| Hydrogen Train | Prototype unveiled | Eco-friendly, zero-emission propulsion |
What’s Next?
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