Indian Railways has implemented its new time table from January 1, 2025. In this new time table, changes have been made in the timings, numbers and routes of many trains. This change has been made for the convenience of passengers and to increase the efficiency of railway services. Vande Bharat trains and special trains introduced last year have also been included in the new time table.
Under this new time table, the numbers and timings of a total of 2,875 trains have been changed. These include express and passenger trains. The routes of many trains have been expanded and changes have been made in the stoppages of some trains. The departure time of express trains has been changed from 5 minutes to 1 hour. In this article we will give detailed information about all these changes.
Railway’s new time table 2025: at a glance
| Description | Information |
| effective date | 1 January 2025 |
| Number of trains affected | 2,875 |
| Trains included | Express, Passenger, Vande Bharat, Special Trains |
| change in time | 5 minutes to 1 hour |
| major changes | Train Number, Time, Route, Stoppage |
| Objective | Improving passenger convenience and service efficiency |
| Issuer | Indian Railways |
| time table name | Trains at a glance 2025 |
Changes in Vande Bharat trains
Vande Bharat trains have been given special importance in the new time table. Several changes have been made in the timings and routes of these high-speed trains:
- 20887/20888 Ranchi-Varanasi-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express: Now this train will run 6 days a week except Thursday.
- 20893/20894 Tatanagar-Patna-Tatanagar Vande Bharat Express: The timing of this train has been changed to 6:10 am.
- 22345/22346 Patna-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express: Now this train will run 6 days a week except Friday.
- 22303/22304 Howrah-Gaya Vande Bharat Express: The route of this train has been changed from Howrah to Gaya.
Changes in express and mail trains
Changes have also been made to the timings and numbers of several major express and mail trains:
- Rajdhani Express: Rajdhani Express from Delhi to Mumbai will now run at 5:00 pm instead of 4:55 pm.
- Shatabdi Express: The timing of New Delhi-Bhopal Shatabdi Express has been advanced by 10 minutes.
- Duronto Express: Mumbai-Ahmedabad Duronto Express will now run at 11:15 pm instead of 11:00 pm.
Changes in passenger and MEMU trains
Several changes have also been made in passenger and MEMU trains running for local passengers:
- 63297/63298 Jamalpur-Danapur MEMU: The number of this train has been changed to 63297/63298.
- 75213/75210 Raxaul-Muzaffarpur DEMU: The new number of this train will be 75213/75210.
- 63361/63362 Narkatiaganj-Gorakhpur MEMU: The route of this train has been changed from Narkatiaganj to Gorakhpur.
Expansion of train routes
The routes of some trains have been expanded to benefit more passengers:
- 18183/18184 Tata-Ara Express: This train has now been extended up to Buxar.
- 13287/13288 Rajendra Nagar-Durg Express: This train has been extended up to Arrah.
- 22165/22166 Singrauli-Bhopal Express: This train will now run three days a week.
Change in frequency of trains
Changes have also been made in the frequency of some trains:
- 14009/14010 Anand Vihar-Barauni Express: This train will now run three days a week.
- 22503/22504 Kanyakumari-Dibrugarh Express: This train will now run daily.
- 18629/18630 Ranchi-New Delhi Express: This train has been increased from two days a week to three days.
Major changes by region
Northern Railway
- 12013/12014 New Delhi-Amritsar Shatabdi Express: The timing of this train has been advanced by 15 minutes.
- 12903/12904 Golden Temple Mail: Now this train will run 30 minutes earlier than Amritsar.
- 14673/14674 Jaynagar-Amritsar Shaheed Express: The route of this train has been changed from Jaynagar to Amritsar.
Eastern Railway
- 12301/12302 Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express: The timing of this train has been advanced by 10 minutes.
- 13019/13020 Howrah-Katihar Express: Now this train will run daily.
- 63565/63566 Jasidih-Jhajha MEMU: The new number of this train will be 63565/63566.
Southern Railway
- 12163/12164 Chennai-Mumbai LTT Express: The timing of this train has been postponed by 20 minutes.
- 16381/16382 Kanyakumari-Mumbai CST Express: Now this train will run three days a week.
- 06795/06796 Tirunelveli-Chennai Egmore Special: This train has been converted into a regular service.
Western Railway
- 12009/12010 Mumbai Central-Ahmedabad Shatabdi Express: The timing of this train has been advanced by 5 minutes.
- 19119/19120 Ahmedabad-Somnath Intercity Express: Now this train will run daily.
- 69171/69172 Vadodara-Dahod MEMU: The new number of this train will be 69171/69172.
Important tips for travelers
After the implementation of the new time table, passengers should keep some things in mind:
- Before travelling, please check the new time and number of your train.
- Check latest information on NTES app or official website of Railways.
- Use the new train number while booking tickets.
- Reach the station on time as some trains have been scheduled earlier.
- If the route of your train has been changed, be aware of the new stoppages.
Impact of new time table
This new time table is expected to have a positive impact on both passengers and Railways:
- Benefits for passengers:
- short travel time
- better connectivity
- Trains at more convenient times
- access to new destinations
- Benefits for Railways:
- better track utilization
- energy saving
- More efficient operation of trains
- Potential for revenue growth
future plans
Along with this new time table, Indian Railways has also announced some future plans:
- Launch of more Vande Bharat trains
- Development of high-speed rail corridor
- Modernization of stations
- Increasing use of green energy
- Improvement in digital ticketing system
Disclaimer: This article has been written for general information purposes only. Although every effort has been made to keep the information correct, please verify the latest and accurate information from the Indian Railways official website or NTES app before travelling. There may be sudden changes in train timings and numbers. The author or publisher is not responsible for any errors or omissions.
