The new time table of Indian Railways will come into effect from January 1.

In 2025, the Railway Ministry is planning to introduce all 136 Vande Bharat Express trains, 2 Amrit Bharat Express trains and Namo Bharat Rapid Rail (Vande Metro). Last year, the national transporter introduced 64 Vande Bharat trains and 70 additional services to enhance passenger convenience.

A big update has come out for more than 3 crore daily railway passengers of the country. Indian Railways will announce the new time table from January 1, 2025. The current 44th edition of the Time Table Trains at a Glance will be effective till December 31, 2024. Last year, Indian Railways had released All India Railway Time Table-Trains at a Glance (TAG), which became effective from October 1. TAG is also available on the official website of Indian Railways.

Work schedule of ‘Train at a Glance’ released

In 2025, the Railway Ministry is planning to introduce all 136 Vande Bharat Express trains, 2 Amrit Bharat Express trains and Namo Bharat Rapid Rail (Vande Metro). Last year, the national transporter introduced 64 Vande Bharat trains and 70 additional services to enhance passenger convenience. Generally, the Ministry of Railways releases the ‘Trains at a Glance’ (TAG) agenda before 30 June every year. The new time table will be effective from July 1. However, this year, the criteria were revised.

Mahakumbh village was established

Meanwhile, in preparation for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is ensuring world-class facilities for the lakhs of devotees attending the event. According to an official release, arrangements are being made to run around 3,000 special ferry trains as well as provide shelter for over 1 lakh passengers.

Additionally, IRCTC, the tourism and hospitality arm of the Indian Railways, has completed the construction of Mahakumbh Gram, a luxury tent city near Triveni Sangam. Online booking for stay at Mahakumbh Gram is now open from January 10 to February 28. Reservations can be easily made through the IRCTC website, additional information is available on both the IRCTC and Department of Tourism websites and the Mahakumbh app.