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Indian Railways will run special trains across eight zones to manage the surge of passengers during Christmas and New Year. These trains have been planned, proposed and approved, for the festive season according to the Ministry.
The Ministry of Railways said that so far, 244 trips have been notified.
On the Mumbai–Goa (Konkan) corridor, daily and weekly specials are being operated between Mumbai CSMT / LTT and Karmali / Madgaon, covering major stops.
On the Mumbai–Nagpur, Pune–Sanganer, and other Maharashtra routes are helping passengers avoid overcrowding on regular trains while providing convenient travel options during the festive period.
The Ministry said that by running these special trains, the Railways is providing additional capacity, comfort, and convenience, helping passengers celebrate Christmas and New Year 2026 without any hassle.
Across northern and eastern India, special trains connecting Delhi, Howrah, Lucknow, and nearby cities are being run to accommodate long-distance travellers heading home or to holiday destinations.
In the south and central regions, CSMT–Karmali, LTT–Thiruvananthapuram, Pune–Sanganer, and CSMT–Nagpur, among others, are being planned with each offering multiple trips to meet the festive season.
Details of Trains Scheduled for Christmas and New Year 2025–26
| Railway Zone | Notified Trips |
| CR | 76 |
| NR | 08 |
| SCR | 26 |
| SECR | 24 |
| SWR | 28 |
| NWR | 06 |
| WR | 72 |
| NFR | 04 |
| TOTAL | 244 |
