To meet summer travel demands, Indian Railways will operate 18,262 special train journeys between April 15 and July 15, 2026. At present, 11,878 journeys are confirmed, the railway ministry said.
In a statement on Friday, the Ministry of Railways said, “During the peak summer travel period (April 15-July 15, 2026), the railways plan to operate 18,262 summer special train runs to improve connectivity and ease congestion. It added, “To date, 11,878 train runs have been notified and the remaining trains are also being notified for the benefit of passengers. This extensive deployment reflects a calibrated approach supported by improved rake availability, optimized planning and continuous monitoring.”
