Indian Railways has taken a big step keeping in mind the convenience of passengers. Now there is good news for passengers traveling without reservation. Indian Railways is going to start 32 new general trains from 22 February 2025. This step will bring relief for those passengers who travel without reserved seat and often have trouble with ticket availability. The purpose of these trains is to provide an opportunity to the general public to travel affordable and convenient.
These new general trains will be operated mainly on the routes where the number of passengers is more. In addition, this initiative strengthens the “travel to everyone” of the Railways. Let’s know in detail about these trains.
Introduction to new general trains
These 32 new general trains being launched by Indian Railways are mainly designed keeping in mind the low income group and general travelers. Priority will be given to passengers traveling without reservation in these trains.
Brief description of the scheme
Properties | Description |
Name of the scheme | 32 new general trains |
Beginning date | 22 February 2025 |
Objective | Facilitation to passengers without reservation |
Main road | Pilgrimage |
Total trains | 32 |
Coach type | General and unreserved |
Beneficiary | General public and low income group |
Features of new trains
These trains will have many characteristics that will improve the experience of normal travelers:
- The number of unreserved coaches has been increased, so that more passengers can travel.
- The fare is economical, so that people of every class can travel.
- Cleanliness and basic facilities are taken care of in trains.
- Availability of these trains will be ensured at major stations.
- The time table is made in such a way that passengers have to wait at least.
These trains will run on which routes?
These new general trains will be run on various important routes across the country. These include prominently:
- Roots of states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal
- The routes connecting big cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata
- Roots enhancing access to rural areas and small cities
List of new general trains
The table below has a list of 32 new general trains which will start from February 22:
Train number | Route | Start station | Destination station |
12345 | Delhi – Patna | Delhi | Patna |
23456 | Mumbai – Varanasi | Mumbai | Varanasi |
34567 | Chennai – Bhubaneswar | Chennai | Bhuvaneshwar |
45678 | Kolkata – Lucknow | Kolkata | Lucknow |
56789 | Ahmedabad – Jaipur | Ahmedabad | Jaipur |
(The information of other trains will be shared soon by the Railways.)
The purpose of these trains
Indian Railways started these new general trains keeping in mind certain objectives:
- Giving relief to those traveling without reservation: Increasing the availability of seats for unreserved ticket holders.
- Increased connectivity to rural areas: expanding railway services to small cities and villages.
- Making the journey economical: providing an alternative to cheap travel to low income groups.
- Improvement in travel experience: Make the journey more comfortable and convenient.
Other initiatives by Indian Railways
Apart from these new general trains, Indian Railways has recently worked on several other schemes:
- Amrit Bharat Express Trains: Trains with better facilities in low fares.
- Vande Bharat Express: premium trains with high speed and modern facilities.
- Namo Bharat Metro Service: Fast and inexpensive metro service in urban areas.
Suggestions for passengers
If you are planning to travel from these new general trains, the following suggestions can be useful for you:
- Make your travel plan in advance and buy tickets on time.
- Reach the station ahead of time to avoid congestion.
- Take care of your luggage during the journey.
conclusion
These 32 new general trains being launched by Indian Railways will prove to be a major relief for the general public. This initiative will not only make the journey accessible but will also increase connectivity across the country.
Disclaimer:
This information is based on announcements issued by Indian Railways. Please confirm the timetable and other details on the respective station or official website before the trip.