Indian Railways operated over 43,000 special train trips in 2025 to ensure smooth travel during festivals and peak seasons.
In 2025, special train operations were significantly scaled up, highlighting enhanced planning and a stronger focus on passenger comfort.
This year, Indian Railways undertook one of its largest special train operations for Maha Kumbh, operating 17,340 special train trips between 13 January and 28 February 2025 to facilitate the movement of a very large number of pilgrims.
Indian Railways has undertaken extensive measures to ensure smooth, safe, and convenient travel for passengers by operating a large number of special train trips during major religious events and peak travel seasons. These initiatives reflect the Railways’ continued commitment to meeting increased passenger demand and providing seamless connectivity across the country.
“For Holi 2025, held from 1 March to 22 March 2025, 1,144 special train trips were operated, nearly double the number run during Holi 2024, ensuring better availability and smoother festive travel,” the Ministry of Railways said on Friday.
The summer travel season of 2025, spanning 1 April to 30 June, saw the operation of 12,417 Summer Special train trips, maintaining a high level of service during peak vacation months.
Special arrangements for Chhath Puja 2025 were further strengthened, with 12,383 special train trips operated between 1 October and 30 November 2025, marking a substantial increase over the previous year.