Indian Railways launches 122 new trains as New Year's gift; speeds increase for hundreds of trains

News Topical, Digital Desk : Indian Railways has given the public a New Year's gift. The Railways has introduced 122 new trains in 2026. Additionally, 569 trains have been increased in speed compared to their previous counterparts.

The Railways has released its timetable for the year 2026. Twenty-six Amrit trains are scheduled to begin operating this year. Furthermore, increased train speeds will also save people time.

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Indian Railways is launching 122 new trains this year, focusing on both passenger comfort and speed.

• The Railways will introduce 28 new Vande Bharat trains this year, strengthening semi-high-speed connectivity.
• To make the journey of people better and comfortable, 26 Amrit trains are also being started.
• Indian Railways is also introducing 60 mail and express trains this year, including two Rajdhani, two Jan Shatabdi, two Humsafar, and two Namo Bharat Rapid Rail.

What changes have happened in your zone?

East Central Railway – Indian Railways is running the highest number of trains in this zone, with 20 new trains running and 20 trains being extended.

Northern Railway – Northern Railway has been gifted 20 new trains, further strengthening the connectivity of North India.

South Western Railway – This zone has seen the most speed increases by Indian Railways. The speed of 117 trains has been increased, of which eight have been granted superfast status.

North Western Railway- Indian Railways has increased the speed of 89 trains of this zone.

North East Frontier Railway- North East Frontier Railway has introduced 10 new trains and increased the speed of 36 trains.

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