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 2025, 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 train 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 2024, Indian Railways has scheduled a record-breaking 9,111 summer special train trips, marking a significant increase from the 6,369 trips operated during the same season in 2023. This rise of 2,742 additional trips highlights the Railways' proactive efforts to accommodate growing passenger demand and enhance travel convenience across the country.
Key Features of Summer Special Trains 2025
- 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 | Train Name | Days of Run | Route (From → To) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01005 | CSMT-CAPE SUMMER SPL | WED | CSMT (00:30) → CAPE (13:15) |
| 01006 | CAPE-LTT SUMMER SPL | THU | CAPE (15:30) → CSMT (04:15) |
| 01009 | LTT-DNR SPL | MON, SAT | LTT (12:15) → DNR (17:00) |
| 01010 | DNR-LTT SPL | TUE, SUN | DNR (19:00) → LTT (04:40) |
| 01011 | CSMT-ADB SPL | THU | CSMT (00:30) → ADB (16:30) |
| 01012 | ADB-CSMT SPL | THU | ADB (18:30) → CSMT (12:20) |
| 01013 | CSMT-SMVB SPL | SAT | CSMT (00:30) → SMVB (23:55) |
| 01014 | SMVB-CSMT SPL | SUN | SMVB (04:40) → CSMT (04:05) |
| 01015 | CSMT-MAS SPL | WED | CSMT (00:20) → MAS (23:30) |
| 01016 | MAS-CSMT SPL | THU | MAS (04:00) → CSMT (04:15) |
| 01043 | LTT-SPJ SPL | TUE | LTT (12:15) → SPJ (21:15) |
| 01044 | SPJ-LTT SPL | WED | SPJ (23:20) → LTT (11:00) |
| 01049 | CSMT-KUR SPL | SAT | CSMT (11:05) → KUR (00:55) |
| 01050 | KUR-CSMT SPL | MON | KUR (02:30) → CSMT (12:55) |
| 01053 | LTT-BSBS SPL VIA JBP | WED, THU | LTT (12:15) → BSBS (16:05) |
| 01054 | BSBS-LTT SPL VIA JBP | THU, FRI | BSBS (20:30) → LTT (04:40) |
| 01063 | LTT-TVCN SUMMER SPL | THU | LTT (16:00) → TVCN (22:45) |
| 01064 | TVCN-LTT SUMMER SPL | SAT | TVCN (16:20) → LTT (00:45) |
| 01065 | CSMT-NNGE TOD SPL | THU | CSMT (11:05) → NNGE (11:00) |
| 01079 | LTT-MAU SPL | MON | LTT (22:55) → MAU (11:00) |
| 01080 | MAU-LTT SPL | WED | MAU (13:00) → LTT (00:40) |
| 01105 | LTT-NED SPL | WED | LTT (00:55) → NED (21:00) |
| 01106 | NED-LTT SPL | WED | NED (22:30) → LTT (14:45) |
| 01123 | LTT-MAU SPL | FRI, SUN | LTT (12:15) → MAU (20:20) |
| 01124 | MAU-LTT SPL | TUE, SUN | MAU (05:50) → LTT (16:45) |
| 01129 | LTT-KRMI SPL | THU | LTT (22:15) → KRMI (12:00) |
| 01139 | NGP-MAO SPECIAL | WED, SAT | NGP (15:05) → MAO (17:45) |
| 01145 | CSMT-ASN EXP | MON | CSMT (11:05) → ASN (02:50) |
| 01146 | ASN-CSMT SPL | WED | ASN (21:00) → CSMT (08:15) |
| 01151 | CSMT-KRMI SPL | THU | CSMT (00:20) → KRMI (13:30) |
| 01152 | KRMI-CSMT SPL | THU | KRMI (14:15) → CSMT (03:45) |
| 01405 | KOP-KIR SPL | SUN | KOP (09:35) → KIR (06:10) |
| 01406 | KIR-KOP SPL | TUE | KIR (18:10) → KOP (15:35) |
| 01415 | PUNE-GCT SPL | SAT | PUNE (06:40) → GCT (20:15) |
| 01416 | GCT-PUNE SPL | SUN | GCT (22:20) → PUNE (06:20) |
| 01419 | PUNE-DNR UNRESERVED SPL | TUE | PUNE (19:55) → DNR (06:00) |
| 01420 | DNR-PUNE SPL | THU | DNR (08:30) → PUNE (17:35) |
| 01421 | DD-KLBG SUMMER SPL | MON, TUE, WED, FRI, SAT | DD (05:00) → KLBG (11:20) |
| 01422 | KLBG-DD SPL | MON, TUE, WED, FRI, SAT | KLBG (16:10) → DD (22:20) |
| 01425 | DD-KLBG DIWALI SPL | THU, SUN | DD (05:00) → KLBG (11:20) |
| 01426 | KLBG-DD SPL | THU, SUN | KLBG (20:30) → DD (02:30) |
| 01429 | LUR-HDP SPL | MON, FRI | LUR (09:30) → HDP (15:30) |
| 01430 | HDP-LUR SPL | MON, FRI | HDP (16:05) → LUR (21:20) |
| 01431 | HDP-GCT SUMMER SPL | TUE, FRI | HDP (07:05) → GCT (20:15) |
| 01432 | GCT-HDP SUMMER SPL | THU, SUN | GCT (04:20) → HDP (16:20) |
| 01433 | PUNE-SNGN SPL | WED | PUNE (09:45) → SNGN (05:40) |
| 01434 | SNGN-PUNE SPL | THU | SNGN (11:35) → PUNE (09:30) |
| 01438 | TPTY-SUR SPL | FRI | TPTY (21:10) → SUR (19:10) |
| 01467 | PUNE-NGP SUMMER SPL | WED | PUNE (15:50) → NGP (06:30) |
| 01468 | NGP-PUNE SUMMER SPL | THU | NGP (08:00) → PUNE (23:30) |
| 01469 | PUNE-NGP SUMMER SPL | TUE | PUNE (15:50) → NGP (06:30) |
