Mumbai: In a bid to accommodate the rising passenger demand during the summer season, Central Railway (CR) has announced an additional 72 Summer Special trains. With this, the total number of Summer Special trains has now increased to 1,058, including 278 unreserved services.

Earlier, CR had declared 986 services of Summer Special trains. However, considering the surge in travel demand, railway authorities have decided to introduce more services to ensure a comfortable journey for passengers.

These additional trains will provide much-needed relief to travelers heading to various destinations, particularly during peak holiday season. The details of train schedules, routes, and booking information will be available on the official railway website.

The details of additional 72 Summer Special trains are as under:

LTT Mumbai-Raxaul- LTT Mumbai Weekly Specials (24 Services)

05558 special will depart LTT Mumbai at 07.55 am on every Thursday from 10.04.2025 to 26.06.2025 and arrive Raxaul at 4.50 pm next day.(12 Services)

05557 special will depart Raxaul at 7.15 pm on Tuesday from 08.04.2025 to 24.06.2025 and arrive LTT Mumbai at 05.50 am on third day. (12 Services)

Halts: Kalyan, Manmad, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, Prayagraj Cheoki, Mirzapur, Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyay, Buxar, Ara, Patliputra, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi and Bairgania.

Composition: Two AC-2Tier, Six AC-3Tier, 07 Sleeper Class, 4 General Second Class, 1 General Second Class cum Guard’s Brake Van and 1 Generator Van.

LTT Mumbai-Saharsa- LTT Mumbai Weekly Specials (24 Trips)

05586 special will depart LTT Mumbai at 4.35 pm on every Sunday from 13.04.2025 to 29.06.2025 and arrive Saharsa at 09.00 am on third day. (12 Services)

05585 special will depart Saharsa at 17.45 hrs on every Friday from 11.04.2025 to 27.06.2025 and arrive LTT Mumbai at 05.30 hrs on third day. (12 Services)

Halts: Kalyan, Manmad, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, Prayagraj Cheoki, Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn, Danapur, Patliputra, Hajipur, Muzzafarpur, Samastipur,Hasanpur Road, Khagaria, Mankar and Simri Bhaktiyarpur.

Composition: Two AC-2Tier, Six AC-3Tier, 07 Sleeper Class, 4 General Second Class, 1 General Second Class cum Guard’s Brake Van and 1 Generator Van.

LTT Mumbai-Dhanbad - LTT Mumbai Weekly Specials (24 Trips)

03380 special will depart LTT Mumbai at 5 pm on every Thrusday from 10.04.2025 to 26.06.2025 and arrive Dhanbad at 08.00 am on third day. (12 Services)

03379 special will depart Dhanbad at 23.00 hrs on every Tuesday from 08.04.2025 to 24.06.2025 and arrive LTT Mumbai at 14.15 hrs on third day. (12 Services)

Halts :- Kalyan Jn, Manmad Jn, Bhusaval Jn, Khandwa, Itarsi Jn, Pipariya, Madan Mahal, Katni South, Beohari, Bargawan, Singrauli, Chopan, Renukut, Garwa Road, Daltonganj, Latehar, Khalari, Patratu, Barka Kana, Bokaro Thermal, Chandrapura and Katrasgarh.

Composition: Five AC-2Tier, Ten AC-3Tier (Economy), Five AC-3Tier and 2 Generator Van.

Reservation: Bookings for *Special train No. 05558, 05586 and 03380 on special charges will open on 05.04.2025* at all computerized reservation centers and on website www.irctc.co.in.

Tickets for Unreserved Coaches can be booked through UTS with normal charges for unreserved accommodation as applicable for superfast Mail / Exp trains.

For detailed timings and halts please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download NTES App.