Indian Railways has given a big good news for the passengers. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced to start operating 10 new such trains across the country from January 20, 2025, in which travel can be done without reservation. This step will be very beneficial for those passengers who want to travel suddenly or who are not able to get tickets on time.
Passengers will get great relief from these new unreserved trains. Now they will be able to buy tickets directly by reaching the station without any prior booking and start their journey. This will not only provide convenience to the passengers but is also expected to increase the income of the Railways. Let us know about these new trains in detail.
IRCTC’s new unreserved train service
IRCTC has started this new initiative for the convenience of passengers. Under this, passengers will not need reservation in 10 new trains. They will be able to buy tickets and travel directly after reaching the station. These trains will have general class and seating class coaches.
Overview of IRCTC’s new unreserved train scheme
| Description | Information |
| name of the scheme | IRCTC Unreserved Train Service |
| commencing date | 20 January 2025 |
| number of new trains | 10 |
| type of train | Unreserved |
| types of boxes | General and seating |
| ticket booking | From station counter or UTS app |
| main route | between major cities |
| beneficiary | common traveler |
Routes and Timings of New Unreserved Trains
IRCTC has chosen different routes for these 10 new trains. These trains will connect major cities of the country. Let us know about the routes and timings of these trains:
- Delhi – Jaipur Express
- Departure: Delhi – 6:00 am
- Arrival: Jaipur – 1:30 pm
- Frequency: Daily
- Mumbai-Pune Superfast
- Departure: Mumbai – 7:30 am
- Arrival: Pune – 11:00 pm
- Frequency: Daily
- Kolkata – Patna Intercity
- Departure: Kolkata – 5:00 am
- Arrival: Patna – 2:00 pm
- Frequency: Daily
- Chennai – Bengaluru Express
- Departure: Chennai – 8:00 am
- Arrival: Bengaluru – 3:30 pm
- Frequency: Daily
- Ahmedabad – Surat Fast
- Departure: Ahmedabad – 7:00 am
- Arrival: Surat – 12:30 pm
- Frequency: Daily
- Lucknow – Varanasi Express
- Departure: Lucknow – 7:00 am
- Arrival: Varanasi – 1:30 pm
- Frequency: Daily
- Bhopal – Indore Intercity
- Departure: Bhopal – 6:30 am
- Arrival: Indore – 12:00 noon
- Frequency: Daily
- Hyderabad – Vijayawada Express
- Departure: Hyderabad – 7:30 am
- Arrival: Vijayawada – 2:00 pm
- Frequency: Daily
- Jaipur – Ajmer Fast
- Departure: Jaipur – 8:00 am
- Arrival: Ajmer – 11:30 pm
- Frequency: Daily
- Patna – Gaya Express
- Departure: Patna – 6:00 am
- Arrival: Gaya – 9:30 am
- Frequency: Daily
Ticket Booking Process
The process of booking tickets for these unreserved trains is very easy. Passengers can book tickets in the following ways:
- Railway Station Counter: Passengers can buy tickets directly by visiting the railway station ticket counter.
- UTS Mobile App: Passengers can also book tickets by downloading the UTS (Unreserved Ticketing System) app on their smartphones.
- ATVM Machine: Tickets can also be purchased from ATVM (Automatic Ticket Vending Machine) installed at stations.
- Jan Seva Kendra: Unreserved tickets can also be booked from your nearest Jan Seva Kendra.
Fare and Classes
These new unreserved trains will have two types of categories:
- General Category: It will have normal seats and fare will be lower.
- Seating Category: It will have comfortable seats and the fare will be slightly higher.
The fares have been kept lower than normal trains so that more and more passengers can avail them. For example:
- Delhi – Jaipur: ₹150 (General), ₹300 (Seating)
- Mumbai – Pune: ₹120 (General), ₹250 (Seating)
- Kolkata – Patna: ₹200 (General), ₹400 (Seating)
Facilities and benefits for passengers
Passengers will get many facilities and benefits in these new unreserved trains:
- Instant Travel: Can travel instantly without reservation.
- Affordable: Long distance travel will be possible at low fares.
- Comfortable Coaches: You will get a chance to travel in newly designed general and seating coaches.
- Punctual service: Trains will run on time, which will save time for passengers.
- Better connectivity: Connectivity with smaller cities will also increase.
- Mobile Charging Point: Every coach will have mobile charging facility.
- Clean Toilets: All coaches will have clean and modern toilets.
- Security arrangements: Security personnel will be deployed in every train.
Other passenger-centric initiatives of IRCTC
Along with these new trains, IRCTC has also launched several other passenger-centric initiatives:
- Digital Payment: Easy payment facility through UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card.
- Real-Time Tracking: Facility to know the live location of the train.
- On-board Catering: Availability of hygienic and quality food.
- Women Safety: Special coaches and security arrangements for women.
- Disabled facilities: wheelchair ramps and special seats.
- Facilities for children: Play area for children and baby food warming facility.
- Environment Friendly: Focus on environmental protection by using green technology.
Disclaimer:This article is for informational purposes only. Although we have tried to provide accurate information, IRCTC policies and train services are subject to change. Please get latest information from IRCTC official website or helpline before travelling. We are not responsible for any action taken based on the information given in this article.
