Indian Railways has added 6,511 new general coaches to its fleet over the past five years. They have also introduced Amrit Bharat Express services with modern features like jerk-free travel, sliding windows, and foldable snack tables. Currently, four Amrit Bharat services are operational, and more are being planned based on...
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demand and resources. The policy for Mail/Express train composition prioritizes general and non-AC sleeper coaches. The railways allocated a budget of Rs 68,634 crore in 2024-25 for new lines, gauge conversions, and doubling projects. From 2014 to 2024, Indian Railways expanded by 31,180 km, with an average commissioning rate of 8.54 km per day. There are 488 infrastructure projects underway, including new lines, gauge conversions, and doubling projects, totaling 44,488 km and costing ₹7.44 lakh crore. The government is also working to improve working conditions for loco running crew, including loco pilots, by adhering to duty hour regulations and providing compensation for extra working hours.

The South Central Railway has announced special trains to cater to the increased travel demand. These trains will operate between Secunderabad and Bhavnagar, as well as between Bengaluru and Kalaburagi. The Secunderabad-Bhavnagar train (07061) will depart from Secunderabad at 8 PM on July 19, 26, August 2, and 9, reaching Bhavnagar...
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at 5:55 AM the next day. The Bhavnagar-Secunderabad train (07062) will depart from Bhavnagar at 10:15 AM on July 21, 28, August 4, and 11, reaching Secunderabad at 3:45 PM the next day. These trains will make stops at various stations including Medchal, Kamareddy, Nizamabad, Basar, Mukhed, Nanded, Purna, Basmat, Hingoli, Washim, Akola, Bhusawal, Nandurbar, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Viramgam, Surendranagar, Dhola, Songadh, and Sihor. Additionally, the South Central Railway has announced a special train between Bengaluru and Kalaburagi (06533) on July 19th. The train will depart from Bengaluru at 8 PM and reach Kalaburagi at 7:45 AM the next day. A return train will depart from Kalaburagi on July 20th at 9:30 AM and reach Bengaluru at 8:30 PM the same day. Due to third-line construction work between Appikatla, Nidubrolu, and Sunduru stations in the Vijayawada division, several trains have been rescheduled or rerouted. The Howrah-SMVB Bengaluru Superfast Express (22863) departing from Howrah on July 22nd will be rerouted via Krishna Canal, Guntur, Nandyal, Yerraguntla, and Renigunta. The Ernakulam-Howrah Antyodaya Express (22878) will be rerouted via Renigunta, Yerraguntla, Nandyal, Guntur, and Krishna Canal on July 22nd and 29th. The Santragachhi-Tambaram Antyodaya Express (22841) will be rerouted via Krishna Canal, Guntur, Nandyal, Yerraguntla, Renigunta, and Chennai Egmore on July 22nd and 29th. The Malda Town-SMVB Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express (13434) departing from Malda Town will be delayed by 1.5 hours on July 21st. The Howrah-Mysore SF Express (22817) departing from Howrah will be delayed by one hour on July 21st and 26th.

South Central Railway has announced changes to train services due to ongoing engineering works and safety maintenance in the Vijayawada and Bhusawl Divisions. These changes include diversions, reschedulings, and cancellations. **Vijayawada Division:** * **Diversion:** Trains 22863, 18112, 12509, 18111, 18637, 12835, 12889 will be diverted due to 3rd line commissioning or...
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safety maintenance. * **Rescheduling:** Trains 13434, 22817 will be rescheduled by 90 minutes. * **Regulation:** Trains 18638, 22501 will have their timings regulated. * **Cancellation:** Trains 17329, 17330 will be cancelled. **Bhusawl Division:** * **Diversion:** Trains 12627, 12782 will be diverted due to engineering and safety-related maintenance.

The recently launched Malda Town-SMVT Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express, a weekly train with sleeper and general class coaches, has seen an overwhelming demand for tickets, with all seats from Dankuni to SMVT Bengaluru sold out from January 21st to April 7th. There is also a significant waitlist for each journey during...
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this period. This popularity indicates a strong preference for the new express service.

Eastern Railway is introducing a trial stoppage for the Amrit Bharat Express at Pakaur station. The Malda Town-Bengaluru train (13434) will stop for 2 minutes from January 14th, and the Bengaluru-Malda Town train (13433) will stop for 2 minutes from January 16th. Several MEMU trains will also have a temporary stoppage...
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at Devangonthi for 3 months starting January 15th. Northern Railway is diverting some trains due to infrastructure work in the Lucknow division. Central Railway is partially canceling and diverting trains due to doubling work between Sangli and Miraj. The Banaswadi-Tumakuru and Tumakuru-Shivamogga DEMU Express Specials will be converted to MEMU trains starting January 15th. South Western Railway is rescheduling some train services due to maintenance work at Yalvigi, Savanur, and Karajgi stations. They are also operating a special express train between Yesvantpur and Kochuveli to handle extra passengers during Sankranti Festival. The special train (06235) will depart Yesvantpur on January 13th at 11:55 PM and arrive in Kochuveli the next day at 7:10 PM. The return train (06236) will depart Kochuveli on January 14th at 10 PM and arrive in Yesvantpur the next day at 4:30 PM.