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Indian Railways Update: Attention 3 crore rail passengers! Indian Railways will implement a new timetable from January 1..

Shikha Saxena December 28, 2024 09:15 PM

A big update has come for more than 3 crore daily train passengers of the country. Indian Railways will release a new timetable from January 1, 2025. The current timetable, the 44th edition of 'Train at a Glance', will remain effective till December 31, 2024. Last year, the Indian Railways released the All India Railway Time Table - Train at a Glance (TAG), which came into effect on October 1. TAG is also available on the official website of Indian Railways.

How many trains were run last year

In 2025, the Ministry of Railways plans to launch all 136 Vande Bharat Express trains, 2 Amrit Bharat Express trains, and Namo Bharat Rapid Rail (Vande Metro). Last year, the national transporter launched 64 Vande Bharat trains and 70 additional services to enhance passenger convenience. Usually, the Ministry of Railways releases the 'Train at a Glance' (TAG) working schedule before June 30 every year. The new timetable is effective from July 1. However, this year, the norms were revised.

Railways Preparing for Mahakumbh Mela 2025

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

When will online booking start

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

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