Indian Railways has added 6,511 new general coaches to its fleet over the past five years. They have also introduced Amrit Bharat Express services with modern features like jerk-free travel, sliding windows, and foldable snack tables. Currently, four Amrit Bharat services are operational, and more are being planned based on...
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demand and resources. The policy for Mail/Express train composition prioritizes general and non-AC sleeper coaches. The railways allocated a budget of Rs 68,634 crore in 2024-25 for new lines, gauge conversions, and doubling projects. From 2014 to 2024, Indian Railways expanded by 31,180 km, with an average commissioning rate of 8.54 km per day. There are 488 infrastructure projects underway, including new lines, gauge conversions, and doubling projects, totaling 44,488 km and costing ₹7.44 lakh crore. The government is also working to improve working conditions for loco running crew, including loco pilots, by adhering to duty hour regulations and providing compensation for extra working hours.

Due to non-interlocking and interlocking works for the commencement of the third line between Appikatla, Nidubrolu, and Sunduru stations on the Vijayawada Division, several trains have been diverted and rescheduled. A special train between Tirunelveli and Shalimar has also been announced by Senior Divisional Commercial Manager K. Sandeep. Some notable...
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changes include the diversion of Howrah-SMVB Bengaluru Superfast Express (22863) via Krishna Canal, Guntur, Nandyal, Yerraguntla, and Renigunta on July 22nd. The Ernakulam-Howrah Antyodaya Express (22878) is diverted on July 22nd and 29th via Renigunta, Yerraguntla, Nandyal, Guntur, and Krishna Canal. The Santragachhi-Tambaram Antyodaya Express (22841) is diverted on July 22nd and 29th via Krishna Canal, Guntur, Nandyal, Yerraguntla, Renigunta, and Chennai Egmore. Several other trains have also been rescheduled with delays ranging from 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours. Additionally, certain trains will be short terminated at Chennai Egmore instead of Tambaram due to safety works and yard remodeling in the Chennai division.

The South Central Railway has announced special trains to cater to the increased travel demand. These trains will operate between Secunderabad and Bhavnagar, as well as between Bengaluru and Kalaburagi. The Secunderabad-Bhavnagar train (07061) will depart from Secunderabad at 8 PM on July 19, 26, August 2, and 9, reaching Bhavnagar...
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at 5:55 AM the next day. The Bhavnagar-Secunderabad train (07062) will depart from Bhavnagar at 10:15 AM on July 21, 28, August 4, and 11, reaching Secunderabad at 3:45 PM the next day. These trains will make stops at various stations including Medchal, Kamareddy, Nizamabad, Basar, Mukhed, Nanded, Purna, Basmat, Hingoli, Washim, Akola, Bhusawal, Nandurbar, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Viramgam, Surendranagar, Dhola, Songadh, and Sihor. Additionally, the South Central Railway has announced a special train between Bengaluru and Kalaburagi (06533) on July 19th. The train will depart from Bengaluru at 8 PM and reach Kalaburagi at 7:45 AM the next day. A return train will depart from Kalaburagi on July 20th at 9:30 AM and reach Bengaluru at 8:30 PM the same day. Due to third-line construction work between Appikatla, Nidubrolu, and Sunduru stations in the Vijayawada division, several trains have been rescheduled or rerouted. The Howrah-SMVB Bengaluru Superfast Express (22863) departing from Howrah on July 22nd will be rerouted via Krishna Canal, Guntur, Nandyal, Yerraguntla, and Renigunta. The Ernakulam-Howrah Antyodaya Express (22878) will be rerouted via Renigunta, Yerraguntla, Nandyal, Guntur, and Krishna Canal on July 22nd and 29th. The Santragachhi-Tambaram Antyodaya Express (22841) will be rerouted via Krishna Canal, Guntur, Nandyal, Yerraguntla, Renigunta, and Chennai Egmore on July 22nd and 29th. The Malda Town-SMVB Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express (13434) departing from Malda Town will be delayed by 1.5 hours on July 21st. The Howrah-Mysore SF Express (22817) departing from Howrah will be delayed by one hour on July 21st and 26th.

South Central Railway has announced changes to train services due to ongoing engineering works and safety maintenance in the Vijayawada and Bhusawl Divisions. These changes include diversions, reschedulings, and cancellations. **Vijayawada Division:** * **Diversion:** Trains 22863, 18112, 12509, 18111, 18637, 12835, 12889 will be diverted due to 3rd line commissioning or...
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safety maintenance. * **Rescheduling:** Trains 13434, 22817 will be rescheduled by 90 minutes. * **Regulation:** Trains 18638, 22501 will have their timings regulated. * **Cancellation:** Trains 17329, 17330 will be cancelled. **Bhusawl Division:** * **Diversion:** Trains 12627, 12782 will be diverted due to engineering and safety-related maintenance.

Several train services have been restored to their original schedules and routes following engineering work at Andul station. The South Eastern Railway has restored several trains that were previously cancelled or diverted due to the work. These include the 12503 SMVT Bengaluru-Agartala Express, 12504 Agartala-SMVT Bengaluru Express, 13434 Malda Town-SMVT Bengaluru...
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Express, 13433 SMVT Bengaluru-Malda Town Express, 22502 New Tinsukia-SMVT Bengaluru Express, 12510 Guwahati-SMVT Bengaluru Express, 15228 Muzaffarpur-SMVT Bengaluru Express, 12509 SMVT Bengaluru-Guwahati Express, 12253 SMVT Bengaluru-Jasidih Express, and 22305 SMVT Bengaluru-Jasidih Express. The East Central Railway has revised the arrival time of Train No 22354 Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru-Patna Express, which will now arrive at Patna at 10.25 a.m. instead of 10.10 a.m., effective from July 2. Western Railway has announced regulations for train services due to engineering work at Kankariya Cabin on the Ahmedabad-Geratpur section, affecting Train No 16533 Jodhpur-KSR Bengaluru Express. Special trains will be operated between Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru and Pandharpur stations to accommodate passenger rush, with Train Nos 06297/06298 and 06295/06296 running multiple times between July 1st and 8th. South Western Railway has augmented one additional General Second Class coach on Train Nos 17319, 17320, 17317, and 17318, effective from July 1st to 4th. Previously attached AC First Class coaches have been withdrawn.