Introduction
As temperatures rise and summer vacations approach, the demand for travel surges across India. To accommodate this heightened need for transportation and make travel more convenient for passengers, Indian Railways introduces special trains during the summer season. In 2024, these Summer Special Trains are expected to play a vital role in connecting people across the country. Let's delve into the details of what these special trains entail and how they benefit travellers.
What are Summer Special Trains?
Summer Special Trains are additional train services operated by Indian Railways during the peak summer months, typically from April to June. These trains are scheduled to cater to the increased demand for travel, especially to popular tourist destinations, pilgrimage sites, and hometowns of millions of Indians. They serve as a supplement to the regular train services, providing extra capacity and flexibility for passengers.
In the year of 2024 , Indian Railway has planned running of record breaking 9111 trips compared to 6369 trips last year.This marks a substantial rise compared to the summer of 2023, an increase of 2742 trips, demonstrating Indian Railways' commitment to meeting passenger demands effectively.
| Zonal Railway | Trips Notified |
|---|---|
| Central Railway | 488 |
| Eastern Railway | 254 |
| East Central Railway | 1003 |
| East Coast Railway | 102 |
| North Central Railway | 142 |
| North Eastern Railway | 244 |
| Northeast Frontier Railway | 88 |
| Northern Railway | 778 |
| North Western Railway | 1623 |
| South Central Railway | 1012 |
| South Eastern Railway | 276 |
| South East Central Railway | 12 |
| South Western Railway | 810 |
| Southern Railway | 239 |
| West Central Railway | 162 |
| Western Railway | 1878 |
| Total | 9111 |
Key Features of Summer Special Trains 2024
- Increased Connectivity: Summer Special Trains connect major cities, tourist spots, and pilgrimage destinations across the country, offering a wide range of route options for travellers.
- Varied Classes: These trains usually offer various classes of accommodation, including sleeper class, AC coaches, and sometimes even special tourist class coaches, catering to the diverse needs and preferences of passengers.
- Special Timings: To accommodate the summer rush, these trains often operate during convenient timings, such as late evenings or early mornings, allowing passengers to make the most of their travel time.
- Additional Stops: Some Summer Special Trains may include additional stops at popular intermediate stations to facilitate easy boarding and alighting for passengers residing in smaller towns and rural areas.
How to Book Tickets for Summer Special Trains
Tickets for Summer Special Trains can be booked through various channels, including: Indian Railways' official website (www.irctc.co.in) IRCTC mobile app Railway reservation counters Authorised travel agents Passengers are advised to book their tickets well in advance, as Summer Special Trains tend to experience high demand, especially during peak travel periods.
List of Summer Special Trains
Indian Railways has announced a variety of Summer Special Trains to cater to the increased demand for travel during the summer season. Here is a list of some of the popular routes are as follows:
| Train No. | Name | From - Departure | To - Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01015 | DR-GKP SPL | DR 23:30 | GKP 09:30 |
| 01017 | LTT-THVM SPL | LTT 22:15 | THVM 09:50 |
| 01018 | THVM-LTT SPL | THVM 16:35 | LTT 03:45 |
| 01039 | LTT-SPJ SPL | LTT 15:45 | SPJ 03:30 |
| 01040 | SPJ-LTT SPL | SPJ 06:30 | LTT 16:45 |
| 01043 | LTT-SPJ SPL | LTT 12:15 | SPJ 21:15 |
| 01044 | SPJ-LTT SPL | SPJ 23:20 | LTT 07:40 |
| 01051 | CSMT-DNR SPL | CSMT 23:20 | DNR 11:00 |
| 01053 | LTT-BSBS SPL VIA JBP | LTT 12:15 | BSBS 16:05 |
| 01054 | BSBS-LTT SPL VIA JBP | BSBS 20:30 | LTT 23:55 |
| 01065 | CSMT-AGTL SPL | CSMT 11:05 | AGTL 01:10 |
| 01066 | AGTL-CSMT SPL | AGTL 15:10 | CSMT 03:51 |
| 01067 | CSMT-KRMR SPL | CSMT 15:30 | KRMR 08:30 |
| 01068 | KRMR-CSMT SPL | KRMR 19:05 | CSMT 13:40 |
| 01079 | CSMT-MAU SPL | CSMT 22:35 | MAU 11:10 |
| 01080 | MAU-CSMT SPL | MAU 13:10 | CSMT 00:40 |
| 01081 | LTT-DNR SPL | LTT 10:30 | DNR 19:00 |
| 01082 | DNR-LTT SPL | DNR 22:00 | LTT 04:50 |
| 01085 | LTT-GKP SPL | LTT 23:50 | GKP 09:30 |
| 01086 | GKP-LTT SPL | GKP 15:30 | LTT 00:25 |
| 01105 | PUNE-DNR SUMMER SPL | PUNE 19:55 | DNR 04:30 |
| 01106 | DNR-PUNE SPL | DNR 06:30 | PUNE 17:35 |
| 01109 | CSMT-GKP AC SPL | CSMT 23:50 | GKP 08:20 |
| 01130 | THVM-LTT SPL | THVM 16:35 | LTT 03:45 |
| 01137 | CSMT-BSBS SPL | CSMT 14:30 | BSBS 20:00 |
| 01138 | BSBS-CSMT SPL | BSBS 23:00 | CSMT 04:10 |
| 01141 | CSMT-BSBS SPL | CSMT 14:30 | BSBS 20:00 |
| 01142 | BSBS-CSMT SPL | BSBS 23:00 | CSMT 04:45 |
| 01143 | CSMT-GKP SPL | CSMT 14:30 | GKP 23:30 |
| 01144 | GKP-CSMT SPL | GKP 03:30 | CSMT 13:33 |
| 01145 | CSMT-ASN EXP | CSMT 11:05 | ASN 02:15 |
| 01146 | ASN-CSMT SPL | ASN 21:00 | CSMT 08:15 |
| 01155 | LTT-DNR SPL | LTT 10:30 | DNR 19:00 |
| 01156 | DNR-LTT SPL | DNR 22:00 | LTT 04:50 |
| 01165 | NGP-PUNE SPL | NGP 19:40 | PUNE 11:25 |
| 01166 | PUNE-NGP SPL | PUNE 15:50 | NGP 06:30 |
| 01169 | CSMT-GKP SPL | CSMT 00:20 | GKP 08:20 |
| 01170 | GKP-CSMT SPL | GKP 11:20 | CSMT 23:45 |
| 01409 | LTT-DNR SPL | LTT 12:15 | DNR 17:00 |
| 01410 | DNR-LTT SPL | DNR 18:15 | LTT 23:55 |
| 01412 | GKP-PUNE SPL | GKP 18:20 | PUNE 06:40 |
| 01415 | PUNE-DNR SPL | PUNE 19:55 | DNR 04:30 |
| 01419 | PUNE-GKP SPL | PUNE 06:30 | GKP 14:50 |
| 01425 | PUNE-DNR SPL | PUNE 19:55 | DNR 04:30 |
| 01426 | DNR-PUNE SPL | DNR 06:30 | PUNE 17:35 |
| 01427 | LTT-GKP SPL | LTT 23:50 | GKP 09:30 |
| 01428 | GKP-LTT SPL | GKP 15:30 | LTT 00:25 |
| 01429 | PUNE-CNB SPL | PUNE 06:35 | CNB 07:10 |
| 01430 | DNR-PUNE SPL | CNB 08:50 | PUNE 12:05 |
| 01431 | PUNE-GKP SPL | PUNE 16:15 | GKP 20:40 |
| 01432 | GKP-PUNE SF SPL | GKP 23:25 | PUNE 06:25 |
| 01433 | PUNE-DKBJ SPL | PUNE 09:45 | DKBJ 07:45 |
| 01434 | DKBJ-PUNE SPL | DKBJ 10:30 | PUNE 10:00 |
| 01463 | LTT-KCVL SPL | LTT 16:00 | KCVL 20:45 |
| 01464 | KCVL-LTT SPL | KCVL 16:20 | LTT 21:50 |
| 02811 | BBS-YPR SUMMER SPECIAL | BBS 19:15 | YPR 00:15 |
| 02812 | YPR-BBS SUMMER SPECIAL | YPR 05:00 | BBS 12:15 |
| 02831 | DHN-BBS TOD SPECIAL | DHN 16:00 | BBS 07:45 |
| 02832 | BBS-DHN TOD SPECIAL | BBS 20:25 | DHN 11:00 |
| 08327 | SBP-PUNE TOD SPECIAL | SBP 22:00 | PUNE 02:45 |
| 08328 | PUNE-SBP TOD SPECIAL | PUNE 09:15 | SBP 13:30 |
| 08351 | SBP-GHY SPECIAL | SBP 18:50 | GHY 01:20 |
| 08352 | GHY-SBP SPECIAL | GHY 08:00 | SBP 16:15 |
| 08440 | PATNA-PURI PUJA SPL | PNBE 13:30 | PURI 09:45 |
| 08483 | PURI-SHM SPECIAL | PURI 23:50 | SHM 10:00 |
| 08484 | SHM-PURI SPECIAL | SHM 19:45 | PURI 05:50 |
| 08539 | VSKP-QLN TOD SPECIAL | VSKP 08:20 | QLN 12:55 |
| 08540 | QLN-VSKP TOD SPECIAL | QLN 19:35 | VSKP 23:20 |
| 08543 | VSKP-SMVB WEEKLY SPECIAL | VSKP 15:55 | SMVB 12:30 |
| 08549 | VSKP-SMVB SPECIAL | VSKP 13:15 | SMVB 07:30 |
| 08550 | SMVB-VSKP SPECIAL | SMVB 08:50 | VSKP 03:10 |
| 08557 | VSKP-MS SPECIAL | VSKP 19:00 | MS 08:45 |
| 08558 | MS-VSKP SPECIAL | MS 10:30 | VSKP 22:35 |
| 08559 | VSKP-HTE SPECIAL | VSKP 23:50 | HTE 14:35 |
| 08579 | VSKP-SC WEEKLY SPECIAL | VSKP 19:00 | SC 09:05 |
| 08580 | SC-VSKP WEEKLY SPECIAL | SC 19:40 | VSKP 09:15 |
| 08586 | KRNT-VSKP WEEKLY SPECIAL | KRNT 15:30 | VSKP 09:50 |
| 02351 | PNBE-ANVT SF EXPRESS SPL | PNBE 16:00 | ANVT 06:00 |
| 02352 | ANVT-PNBE SF EXPRESS SPL | ANVT 08:20 | PNBE 21:55 |
| 02391 | PNBE-ANVT SF EXPRESS SPL | PNBE 22:20 | ANVT 15:00 |
| 02392 | ANVT-PNBE SF EXPRESS SPL | ANVT 23:20 | PNBE 17:20 |
| 03201 | KOAA-DNR SPECIAL | KOAA 23:40 | DNR 10:00 |
| 03255 | PNBE-ANVT SF EXPRESS SPL | PNBE 22:20 | ANVT 15:00 |
