{"id":736,"date":"2025-07-29T16:35:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T16:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=736"},"modified":"2025-07-29T16:35:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T16:35:11","slug":"introduction-of-new-trains-during-the-period-of-2018-19-and-2019-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/introduction-of-new-trains-during-the-period-of-2018-19-and-2019-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction of New Trains during the period of 2025-23"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction of New Trains during the period of 2025-19 and 2025-20<\/strong><\/p>\n

To facilitate passengers, Indian Railways, during the period 2025-19 & 2025-20, has introduced new services, as detailed below:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Year<\/td>\nTrains introduced ( in single)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2025-19<\/td>\n266<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2025-20<\/td>\n153<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

It is a continual endeavour of Indian Railways (IR) to upgrade train services and to provide improved facilities to the passengers. To this end, Indian Railways have introduced premium services like Vande Bharat Express, Humsafar, Tejas, Antyodaya, Utkrisht Double Decker Air-conditioned Yatri (UDAY), to provide better travelling experience to the passengers as detailed below:<\/p>\n

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  1. Vande Bharat Express:<\/strong> These State-of-the-art Train-set Vande Bharat services have been introduced on New Delhi \u2013 Varanasi and New Delhi- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra sectors. These trains have ultra modern features like quick acceleration, on board infotainment and Global Positioning System (GPS) based passenger information system, automatic sliding doors, retractable footsteps and Zero discharge vacuum bio toilets etc.<\/li>\n
  2. Tejas Express services:<\/strong> In all 04 pairs of Tejas Express services have been introduced over Indian Railways system. Two of these namely 22119 \/ 22120 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus \u2013Karmali Tejas Express and 22671 \/ 22672 Chennai Egmore \u2013 Madurai Jn Tejas Express are being run by Indian Railways, while the other two Tejas trains namely, 82501 \/ 82502 Lucknow-New Delhi Tejas Express & 82901 \/ 82902 Mumbai Central-Ahmedabad Tejas Express are operated by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).<\/li>\n
  3. UDAY Services:<\/strong> Utkrisht Double-Decker Air-conditioned Yatri (UDAY) Express have been operationalized. In all, 02 pairs of UDAY services namely 22665 \/ 22666 Bangalore City \u2013 Coimbatore UDAY Express & 22701 \/ 22702 Visakhapatnam-Vijayawada jn. UDAY Express have been introduced over Indian Railways.<\/li>\n
  4. Other premium services like Humsafar, Tejas, Antyodaya, Utkrisht Double Decker Air-conditioned Yatri (UDAY), Mahamana and coaches like Deen Dayalu and Anubhuti, which have upgraded interiors \/ exteriors and improved passenger amenities, have been introduced in service in various train services over Indian Railways.<\/li>\n
  5. IR \u00ecs manufacturing only Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches, which are technologically superior and have better riding, aesthetics and safety features than conventional Integral Coach Factory (ICF) type coaches. Production Units of IR have stopped the manufacturing of ICF type coaches and are manufacturing only LHB coaches from the year 2025-19 onwards.<\/li>\n
  6. Vista dome coaches provide panoramic view, through wider body side windows as well as through transparent sections in the roof, thus enabling the passengers to enjoy the scenic beauty of the places through which they travel. Recently, Vista dome coaches on LHB platform have been manufactured with several modern features \/ amenities.<\/li>\n
  7. IR had also launched Project Utkrisht in April 2025 in order to improve the condition of ICF type coaches running in Mail \/ Express trains. Upgradation of 447 rakes of Mail \/ Express trains has been completed, till December 2025, under Project Utkrisht.<\/li>\n
  8. Under Project Swarn, 65 rakes of Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains have been upgraded across multiple dimensions, which include coach interiors, toilets, onboard cleanliness, staff behaviour, linen, etc.<\/li>\n
  9. 63 smart coaches with ultra modern features like Smart Public address and passenger information system, Smart HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning system), Smart security and surveillance system etc. have been manufactured and introduced in service.<\/li>\n
  10. Conversion of End-On-Generation (EOG) trains into Head-On-Generation (HOG) trains to reduce noise and air pollution at stations and in trains. It is expected to significantly reduce the consumption of fossil fuels.<\/li>\n
  11. Conventional lighting in coaches has been replaced with modern and energy efficient Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights.<\/li>\n
  12. IR has also been providing increased number of mobile charging points in coaches.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.<\/p>\n

    Here\u2019s a comprehensive overview of the major new train introductions in India from 2025 through mid\u20112025<\/strong>, highlighting transformative developments in the Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat, and other premium services:<\/p>\n

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    \ud83d\udfe2 Vande Bharat Express Routes (2025\u20132025)<\/h2>\n
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    • Gorakhpur \u2192 Prayagraj Junction (Train 22549\/22550)<\/strong>
      \nInaugurated on 7 July 2025<\/strong> and commercially launched 9 July 2025<\/strong>, connecting Gorakhpur via Ayodhya to Prayagraj (~500\u202fkm in ~7\u202fh\u202f30\u202fm)<\/li>\n
    • Howrah \u2192 Bhagalpur (22309\/22310)<\/strong> and Varanasi \u2192 Deoghar (22499\/22500)<\/strong>
      \nBoth launched on 15 September 2025<\/strong>, expanding Vande Bharat service to eastern India with efficient travel (~6\u20137 hours)<\/li>\n
    • Chennai Egmore \u2192 Nagercoil (20627\/20628)<\/strong>
      \nFlagged off on 31 August 2025<\/strong>, this train links Chennai to Nagercoil in just ~8\u202fh\u202f40\u202fm, making the southern tip more accessible<\/li>\n
    • New Delhi \u2192 Varanasi (20\u2011coach Vande Bharat 22435\/22436)<\/strong> and Nagpur \u2192 Secunderabad (20101\/20102)<\/strong>
      \nThese full\u2011length rakes began operations in 2024<\/strong>, offering high-capacity, high-speed travel (~7\u20138\u202fhours journey styles)<\/li>\n
    • Anand Vihar Terminal \u2192 Ayodhya Cantt. (22425\/22426)<\/strong>
      \nIndia\u2019s 36th Vande Bharat Express, inaugurated 30 December 2025<\/strong>, began commercial service in January 2025<\/strong>, running six days a week over ~628\u202fkm in ~8\u202fh\u202f20\u202fm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83d\udfe2 Key Developments in 2025<\/h2>\n
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      • Udhampur\u2013Srinagar Vande Bharat on USBRL route<\/strong>
        \nAs part of the newly opened Udhampur\u2013Srinagar\u2013Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL)<\/strong> project, two Vande Bharat pairs were launched on 5 June 2025<\/strong>, boosting Kashmir\u2019s connectivity significantly<\/li>\n
      • Pune-based Vande Bharat fleet expansion<\/strong>
        \nIn mid-July 2025<\/strong>, four new Vande Bharat routes originating from Pune were announced\u2014linking Pune to Shegaon, Vadodara, Secunderabad, and Belagavi\u2014along with an upcoming sleeper variant for overnight Pune\u2013Nagpur service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83d\udfe2 Amrit Bharat & Namo Bharat (Mid\u2011Distance Transit Focus)<\/h2>\n
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        • Amrit Bharat Express Trains<\/strong>
          \nIntroduced in 2025<\/strong> and early 2025<\/strong>, four initial rakes were rolled out (e.g. Darbhanga\u2013Anand Vihar, Malda Town\u2013Lucknow), featuring amenities for economical middle\u2011class travel. As of July 2025<\/strong>, seven rakes are operational, with plans for up to 100 new trains<\/strong> across the country<\/li>\n
        • Namo Bharat Rapid Rail<\/strong>
          \nThe RRTS corridor over 55\u202fkm between Delhi and Meerut began operations in late 2025<\/strong>, with full corridor opening expected by June 2025. These trains operate at 110\u202fkm\/h and serve as premium mid-distance connectors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \ud83d\udfe2 Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains (Upcoming)<\/h2>\n
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          • Conceptualized for 2024 and under testing, initial 16-car sleeper prototypes<\/strong> were trialed in early 2025. Production of 9 additional rakes by December 2025<\/strong> is underway. Plans include scaling up to 50 rakes by fiscal 2025\u201126 and FY2026\u201127<\/strong>, culminating in a fleet of over 200 sleepers over the next few years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \ud83d\udcca At\u2011a\u2011Glance: Raft of New Trains and Upcoming Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Train Type \/ Route<\/th>\nInauguration \/ Announcement<\/th>\nKey Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
            Gorakhpur \u2192 Prayagraj Vande Bharat<\/td>\nJuly 2025<\/td>\n~500\u202fkm in ~7\u202fh\u202f30\u202fm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Howrah \u2192 Bhagalpur \/ Varanasi \u2192 Deoghar<\/td>\nSept 2025<\/td>\nEastern corridor semi\u2011high\u2011speed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Chennai Egmore \u2192 Nagercoil<\/td>\nAug 31, 2025<\/td>\nSouthern peninsula connection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            New Delhi \u2192 Varanasi & Nagpur \u2192 Secunderabad<\/td>\n2025<\/td>\n20\u2011coach high\u2011capacity Vande Bharat units<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Anand Vihar \u2192 Ayodhya Cantt.<\/td>\nDec 2025 \u2013 Jan 2025<\/td>\nPremier connectivity to pilgrim city<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Udhampur\u2013Srinagar via USBRL<\/td>\nJune 2025<\/td>\nStrategic rail link with two Vande Bharat trains<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Pune-centric new Vande Bharat routes<\/td>\nMid-2025 announcement<\/td>\nSix routes including sleeper segment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Amrit Bharat rakes<\/td>\n2025\u20132025<\/td>\nAffordable modern travel for mass transit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Namo Bharat RRTS (Delhi\u2013Meerut)<\/td>\n2025\u201325<\/td>\nHigh-speed corridor for commuters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Vande Bharat Sleeper coaches<\/td>\nTesting in 2025, rollout planned till FY26<\/td>\nOvernight premium travel segment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
            \n

            \ud83d\ude80 Broader Context: Railway Development in 2025<\/h2>\n
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            • The 2025\u201326 Union Budget<\/strong> earmarked capital outlay of \u20b92.52 lakh crore for Indian Railways, with plans to roll out 200 new Vande Bharat<\/strong>, 100 Amrit Bharat<\/strong>, and 50 Namo Bharat<\/strong> train sets over the next 2\u20133 years, along with 17,500 new non-AC sleeper\/general coaches<\/strong> to support inclusive growth<\/li>\n
            • Technological modernization continued with widespread deployment of upgraded Kavach<\/strong> systems and expanded production of modern trains, including Hydrogen-powered prototypes being tested at ICF, Chennai<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \u2705 Summary<\/h3>\n

              Between mid\u20112025 and mid\u20112025<\/strong>, Indian Railways has:<\/p>\n

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              • Introduced 10+ new Vande Bharat Express routes<\/strong>, including long-distance 20-coach sets.<\/li>\n
              • Expanded premium travel through Amrit Bharat<\/strong> and Namo Bharat<\/strong> corridors.<\/li>\n
              • Initiated Vande Bharat Sleeper<\/strong> manufacturing and trials.<\/li>\n
              • Laid groundwork for rapid transit systems like Namo Bharat RRTS<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
              • Announced ambitious expansion plans through Budget support and coach production ramp\u2011up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Let me know if you\u2019d like more details on any specific route \u2014 fares, schedule timings, planned frequency, or how to book tickets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                Introduction of New Trains during the period of 2025-19 and 2025-20 To facilitate passengers, Indian Railways, during the period 2025-19 & 2025-20, has introduced new services, as detailed below:- Year Trains introduced ( in single) 2025-19 266 2025-20 153 It is a continual endeavour of Indian Railways (IR) to upgrade train services and to provide […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,51,7,91],"tags":[4,50,6,78],"class_list":["post-736","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-irctc","category-ministry-of-railways","category-railway","category-railway-news","tag-irctc","tag-ministry-of-railways","tag-railway","tag-railway-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/736","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=736"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/736\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=736"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=736"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=736"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}