The summer holiday season has arrived and people are planning to travel with their family. In view of this increasing demand, the Indian Railways has decided to operate summer special trains for the convenience of passengers. Through these special trains, passengers will be able to travel long distances and they will be able to reach their destination comfortably.
In this article, we will give you detailed information about the summer special trains announced by IRCTC. We will tell about the root, timing, frequency and other important details of these trains. Also, we will also tell you how and where these trains can be booked.
Summer Special Trains 2025: Overview
| Description | Acquaintance |
| Beginning date | April 2025 |
| Duration | April to June 2025 |
| Number of trains | 11 pair (22 trains) |
| Major route | Mumbai-Dali, Mumbai-Gorakhpur, Indore-Howrah etc. |
| Categories | AC, sleeper and general |
| Booking | PRS counter and IRCTC website |
| extra features | Pantry car, linen, bedroll etc. |
| Rent | Based on special fair |
Why is summer special trains being operated?
There is a huge increase in demand for rail travel during summer holidays. Indian Railways operates summer special trains every year to meet this increasing demand. Through these trains:
- Passengers make it easier to get seats
- Long waiting list problem is less
- Popular routes have additional connectivity
- Tourism promotes
- Passengers get convenient and comfortable travel experience
Complete list of summer special trains
IRCTC has announced to operate a total of 11 pairs i.e. 22 summer special trains this year. The information of some of these major trains is as follows:
1. Mumbai Central – Khatipura Superfast Special (09001/09002)
- Frequence: Three days a week (Monday, Wednesday and Saturday)
- Period of running: 3 March to 30 June 2025
- Time: Mumbai Central at 10:20 pm, reach Khatipura at 4:40 pm
- Return: 7:05 pm from Khatipura, time to reach Mumbai Central at 1:30 pm
- Major stops: Dewas, Ujjain, Nagda, Ratlam, Godhra, Vadodara, Udhna, Valsad, Vapi, Vasai Road
2. Indore – Howrah – Indore Special (09335/09336)
- Frequence: Weekly (on Friday)
- Period of running: 26 April to 28 June 2025
- Time: Indore to 10:30 pm, reach Howrah at 7:00 am
- Return: 10:00 am from Howrah, reach Indore at 7:30 pm
- Major stops: Bhopal, Itarsi, Bilaspur, Rourkela, Tatanagar
3. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus – Gorakhpur Special (01109/01110)
- Frequence: Weekly (Sunday)
- Period of running: 28 April to 30 June 2025
- Time: CSMT from 11:50 pm, reach Gorakhpur at 8:20 am
- Return: 11:20 am from Gorakhpur, CSMT arrives at 11:15 pm
- Major stops: Kalyan, Nashik Road, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Prayagraj Chivki, Varanasi
How to book summer special trains?
You can book these summer special trains in the following ways:
- Irctc website: www.irctc.co.in Go to book online
- IRCTC Rail Connect App: Booking through mobile app
- PRS counter: Go to the nearest railway station and book tickets
- Travel Agent: Booking from authorized railway ticket agent
Note: Booking of these trains usually starts 120 days before the date of travel. Booking as soon as possible so that you can get a seat.
Facilities available in summer special trains
Passengers will get the following facilities in these trains:
- Air conditioning: AC coach completely air conditioning facility
- Pantry Car: Hot and Fresh Food Availability
- Linen and bedroll: free linen and bedroll in AC and sleeper coaches
- Mobile charging point: mobile charging facility on every seat/berth
- Security: 24 × 7 security by RPF personnel
- Cleanliness: Coach cleaning at regular intervals
Summer special trains fare
The fare of these trains is slightly higher than normal trains. Some major points of rent assessment:
- The fare is fixed on the basis of special fair
- AC coach fare is more than sleeper and general coach
- Food and drink expenses are not included
- Fare in immediate quota can be even higher
- Confirm tickets are more likely to get
Benefits of summer special trains
Passengers have many benefits from the operation of these trains:
- Availability of additional seats in summer season
- Avoiding long waiting list
- Operation of trains at convenient time
- Long distance journey in short time
- Promotion of tourism
- Comfortable and safe travel experience
Tips for booking summer special trains
Some useful suggestions to get seats in these trains:
- Booking as soon as possible
- Set the alert on the IRCTC website
- Be ready for Tatkal ticket
- Consider alternative dates
- Plan in advance for group booking
- Booking by watching confirmation chances
Important information related to summer special trains
- Refund Rules: Cancellation Charge may be different from normal trains
- Reservation period: Booking usually starts 120 days in advance
- Tatkal Kota: Some seats will be available in immediate quota
- Waiting List: Book tickets in waiting list if you do not get confirmed ticket
- Identity Card: Keep a valid photo identity card during the journey
Rejuvenation
This article is only for informative purposes. The operation of summer special trains and their related rules may change. For accurate and updated information, please contact the official website of IRCTC or the nearest railway station. We have tried to keep the information given in this article correct, but we are not responsible for any error or omission.
