Indian Railways has taken a new initiative keeping in mind the convenience of passengers. Now from 21 February 2025, 33 new trains will run without reservation. This step will be extremely beneficial for the passengers who plan a journey at the last minute or who require Tatkal tickets. To travel in these trains, passengers will have to take only general tickets, which will make it easier to travel. The main objective of this initiative is to provide relief to passengers on more congested routes and provide better facilities to those who travel without reservation.
New initiative of IRCTC: Trains without reservation
This initiative launched by Indian Railways is for passengers who want to travel without reservation. These trains will have general and chair car coaches, so that more passengers will get space. In addition, passengers can take tickets from the station counter or use the UTS app.
Brief description of the scheme
| Description | Acquaintance |
| Name of the scheme | Non -reservation train service |
| commencing date | 21 February 2025 |
| Total trains | 33 |
| Coach type | General and chair car |
| Ticket booking | Station Counter and UTS App |
| Main objective | Easy to make a reservation travel easier |
Route and schedule of these trains
Following are the routes and schedules of these trains launched by IRCTC:
- Mumbai-Chand Superfast Express
Departure: From Mumbai at 7:30 am
Arrival: 11:00 am in Pune - Hyderabad-Vijaywara Express
Departure: 7:30 am from Hyderabad
Arrival: 2:00 pm in Vijayawada - Delhi-Jaipur Express
Departure: From Delhi at 6:00 am
Arrival: 1:30 pm in Jaipur - Lucknow-Varanasi Express
Departure: From Lucknow at 7:00 am
Arrival: 1:30 pm in Varanasi - Kolkata-patna intercity
Departure: From Kolkata at 5:00 am
Arrival: 2:00 pm in Patna - Ahmedabad-Surat Fast Train
Departure: 7:00 am from Ahmedabad
Arrival: 12:30 pm in Surat
Benefits without reservation journey
There are many benefits of traveling in trains without reservation:
- Easy Ticket Booking: Passengers can easily take tickets from station counter or UTS app.
- Less expensive journey: General ticket price is low, which makes this journey cheaper.
- Tatkal Yatra option: This is a great option for those traveling at the last minute.
- Crowds will be reduced: Passengers will get relief on high congested routes.
- Flexibility: Passengers can travel as per their convenience.
Noted things during the journey
It is important to take care of some things while traveling in these trains:
- Passengers can travel only with general tickets.
- Seat reservation will not be available in trains.
- Be sure to reach the station on time so that it is easy to take tickets and catch the train.
- Using the UTS app can be more convenient to purchase a digital way.
IRCTC purpose
The main objective of this scheme is to ensure that every passenger can get comfortable and convenient travel experience. Indian Railways is constantly improving its services so that people of every class can get better facilities.
Will this plan be successful?
This scheme will certainly prove to be beneficial for the passengers who travel without reservation. However, it will be interesting to see how much this initiative has an impact on crowded routes.
Disclaimer:
The scheme is completely real and has been announced by IRCTC. Passengers are advised to use the railway station or IRCTC app for more information.
