Indian Railways has made a major announcement for passengers. From 1 March 2025, 15 new trains are being started, which will add different parts of the country and make the journey even more convenient. The special feature of these new trains is that modern facilities have been provided in them, which will give passengers a fast, safe and comfortable journey experience. In particular, ticket booking of these trains has started today at the IRCTC app and railway counter.
In this article, we will tell you in detail about the routes, facilities, ticket booking process and other important information of these new trains.
Overview of new trains (observation of new trains)
| Description | Information |
| commencing date | 1 March 2025 |
| Number of new trains | 15 |
| Type of train | Reservation and unreserved |
| Ticket booking platform | IRCTC App, Station Counter |
| Main route | Between major cities |
| Beneficiary | Common passenger |
Features of new trains of new trains
Many modern facilities have been provided in these new trains, which will provide better experience to the passengers:
- High-speed trains: High-speed trains like Vande India and Tejas will take passengers to the destination fast.
- Casual seats: All categories will have comfortable seats.
- Security: There will be security facilities like CCTV cameras and automatic door locking systems.
- Food and drink facilities: Food will be provided to passengers in long distance trains.
- Charging Points: Every seat will have mobile and laptop charging facility.
- Cleanliness: Bio-Vacuum toilets and better sanitation system.
Routes of New Trains
The Railway Board has selected major routes from across the country for these 15 new trains. These trains will mainly run on long distance routes. Some major routes are as follows:
- Delhi – Mumbai
- Chennai – Kolkata
- Bengaluru – Hyderabad
- Ahmedabad – Pune
- Lucknow – Patna
- Jaipur – Udaipur
Apart from these, other important cities will also be added.
Ticket Booking Process
Online ticket booking
- Passengers can easily book tickets using the IRCTC website or mobile app.
- Debit card, credit card, UPI or net banking can be used for payment.
- The online booking process is fast and safe.
Station counter ticket
- Passengers who cannot book online, they can go to the nearest railway station and buy tickets from the counter.
- General tickets for unreserved trains will be available at the station.
Tickets through UTS app
- Passengers can use the UTS app for unreserved trains.
- This process helps to save time.
Importance of new trains (Importance of New Trains)
With the introduction of these new trains, passengers will have many benefits:
- Connectivity will increase between major cities of the country.
- Travel time will be short as they include high-speed trains.
- More passengers will get an opportunity to travel.
- The income of the railway will increase.
- The railway network will expand, which will also benefit small cities and towns.
Unreserved trains
IRCTC has also started some special unreserved trains, in which travel will be possible without reservation.
| Description | Information |
| Type of train | Unreserved |
| Types of coaches | General and seating |
| Ticket booking | Station counter or UTS app |
Changes in advance reservation period
Indian Railways has also changed the Advanced Reservation Period (ARP). Now passengers can plan their journey till 60 days ago. This will reduce the problem of waiting list and seat allocation will be more efficient.
Suggestion for passengers
Travelers traveling should take care of the following things:
- Plan your journey in advance.
- Fill the correct details while booking tickets online.
- Reach the station on time for an unreserved journey.
- Follow the rules while traveling in high-speed trains.
Disclaimer:
This article is based on schemes declared by Indian Railways. However, all information depends on the official announcements released by the Railways. Please get updated information at IRCTC or railway station before traveling.
Note: This plan is completely real and has been officially announced by IRCTC. Passengers are advised to get the last information from IRCTC website or authorized sources.
