Central Railway announces 14 special trains for winter rush of train passengers

The special trains have been planned in response to the high demand for travel and will run between major cities across India, including Madgaon, Nagpur, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Gorakhpur and Hazrat Nizamuddin (Delhi).

The trains will provide faster and more comfortable travel options and will include AC First Class, AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class and General Second Class, ensuring choices for passengers from all segments.

Central Railway said that more trains will be introduced as required, depending on passenger demand.

Meanwhile, in an another statement, issued earlier, the Central Railway on Thursday said announced a temporary restriction on the sale of platform tickets at 13 major stations from December 5 to 7, 2025, ahead of the expected heavy rush of devotees visiting on Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2025.

The move aims to manage crowding on platforms and ensure smooth passenger movement within station premises, officials said.

The affected stations and dates are as follows:

Mumbai Division: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Dadar station (December 5-7, 2025)

Bhusaval Division: Bhusaval, Nashik Road, Manmad, Jalgaon, Akola, Shegaon, Pachora, Badnera, Malkapur, Chalisgaon (December 5-6, 2025)

Nagpur Division: Nagpur station (December 5-6, 2025)

Certain passengers are exempted from these restrictions, including those accompanying elderly, senior citizens, ailing persons, children, illiterate passengers, and women unable to travel alone, to ensure ease of travel, an official statement said.

The Central Railway has urged all passengers to plan their travel accordingly and follow the new regulations for a safe and smooth journey, it said.