Train News: Relief for waitlisted passengers! Railways extends services of 10 special trains; check the complete list before you travel.
Indian Railways Update: In view of the rising passenger rush, Northern Railway has extended the operation of several special trains through July and August, providing relief to travelers regarding ticket availability and their journeys.
Northern Railway Special Trains: Northern Railway has decided to extend the services of several special trains to cater to the increased rush and rising demand for tickets during the summer season. This move will greatly benefit passengers traveling between states such as Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Bihar.
Prioritizing passenger convenience, the Railways has extended the operational period of these trains through July and August. Northern Railway announced this via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, stating that the move would offer better facilities to passengers and alleviate issues like long waitlists.
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— Northern Railway (@RailwayNorthern) June 25, 2026
ग्रीष्मकालीन विशेष रेलगाड़ियों की संचालन अवधि में बढ़ोतरी
सर्वसंबंधित को सूचित किया जाता है कि रेलवे द्वारा निम्नलिखित ग्रीष्मकालीन विशेष रेलगाड़ियों की संचालन अवधि को निम्नानुसार बढ़ाने का निर्णय लिया गया है :- pic.twitter.com/ZyZfhnKSR7
How will passengers benefit?
According to the Railways, the frequency of these special trains will range from 4 to 9 trips per week, offering passengers more travel options than before.
For details, passengers can visit the official railway website or call the helpline number 139.
Passengers planning to travel during this period are advised to verify the train's date, departure time, and seat availability before their journey.
Which trains have had their service extended?
| Train Number | Train Route | Running Dates | Trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02877 | Ranchi Junction → Anand Vihar Terminal | 27 June – 25 July | 04 |
| 02878 | Anand Vihar Terminal → Ranchi Junction | 28 June – 26 July | 04 |
| 09119 | Pratapnagar → Lalkuan Junction | 28 June – 26 July | 04 |
| 09120 | Lalkuan Junction → Pratapnagar | 29 June – 27 July | 04 |
| 09523 | Okha → Shri Guru Basti | 30 June – 28 July | 04 |
| 09309 | Indore Junction → Hazrat Nizamuddin | 28 June – 31 July | 09 |
| 09257 | Bhavnagar Terminus → Shri Guru Basti | 26 June – 31 July | 05 |
| 09524 | Shri Guru Basti → Okha | 1 July – 29 July | 04 |
| 09258 | Shri Guru Basti → Bhavnagar Terminus | 27 June – 1 August | 05 |
| 09310 | Hazrat Nizamuddin → Indore Junction | 29 June – 1 August | 09 |

