Earlier, Indian Railways has announced the launch of 20 new train services nationwide which have are commenced it’s operations from February 1, 2026.
According to them, this expansion would help in improving connectivity across major corridors. It can further ease the travel during peak seasons, particularly in the run-up to holidays and festivals.
Coming to these latest services, it include a mix of Amrit Bharat Express, Vande Bharat, passenger and special trains, offering options for daily commuters especially designed for the long-distance travellers who are looking for modern, affordable travel.
If you are looing to book the tickets, they are currently available via the official IRCTC website and app, allowing early planning and bookings ahead of the service start date.
Key Routes & Services Details
While reflecting the Indian Railways’ drive to improve passenger comfort and operational efficiency, these new trains have been scheduled under the Trains At A Glance (TAG) 2026 plan.
With these services, they will be connecting the key cities in all four zones-north, south, east and west-enhancing linkages between national and regional hubs.
- Delhi-Shamli (Train No. 64033), a new daily service aimed at regular commuters.
- Pilibhit-Shahjahanpur Passenger, boosting local connectivity in Uttar Pradesh.
- Rajendra Nagar-New Delhi Amrit Bharat, an important superfast link strengthening Bihar-Delhi travel.
- Sabarmati-Jodhpur Vande Bharat, a semi-high-speed service within western India.
- Kamakhya-Rohtak Amrit Bharat, connecting the northeast to Haryana.
- Sambalpur-Erode Special, a long-distance addition for southbound passengers.
- Dhulia-Varanasi / Ayodhya, new links catering to religious and tourism travel.
Railways Focusing On Faster & Affordable Travel
In addition to this, there are several special express trains which will be operating temporarily during February to help manage passenger volumes and reduce waiting lists.
In this rollout, they have given emphasis on the increase in Amrit Bharat Express and Vande Bharat services-trains which are designed for speed, comfort and lower fares compared with traditional express services.
This latest upgrade appears to be a step towards a broader network upgrade to modernise India’s rail infrastructure and cater to evolving passenger demands.
In the meantime, the travellers are advised to confirm schedules and availability through the IRCTC portal or enquiry systems before travel, as changes to timings and services can occur with operational updates.
