Indian Railways to Run 89 Special Train Services on December 6–9, 2025 Across Multiple Zones

To manage the surge in passenger demand following widespread flight cancellations and the winter travel rush, Indian Railways has announced a major operational move:

Key Highlights
- Total Services: 89 special train services, covering more than 100 trips in the next 3 days.
- Zones Involved: Central, South Eastern, South Central, Eastern, Western, East Central, North Western, North Central, Northern, and Southern Railways.
- Major Cities Covered: Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Howrah, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Nagpur, Gorakhpur, Patna, Darbhanga, Prayagraj, Udhampur, Thiruvananthapuram, and more.
- Purpose: To ease incoming & outgoing passenger rush across big cities and ensure smooth travel amid rising demand.

Examples of Special Services
- Central Railway: Pune–Bengaluru, Pune–Hazrat Nizamuddin, LTT–Madgaon, Nagpur–CSMT, Gorakhpur–LTT.
- South Eastern Railway: Howrah–CSMT, Santragachi–Yelahanka, Cherlapalli–Shalimar.
- South Central Railway: Secunderabad–Chennai Egmore, Hyderabad–Mumbai LTT.
- Eastern Railway: Howrah–New Delhi, Sealdah–LTT.
- Western Railway: Mumbai Central–Bhiwani, Mumbai Central–Shakur Basti, Bandra Terminus–Durgapura.
- East Central Railway: Patna–Anand Vihar Terminal, Darbhanga–Anand Vihar Terminal.
- Northern Railway: New Delhi–Udhampur Vande Bharat, Hazrat Nizamuddin–Thiruvananthapuram Central.
- North Central Railway: Prayagraj–New Delhi.

Why This Matters
- Provides alternative travel options for passengers stranded due to flight cancellations.
- Strengthens regional and long-distance connectivity during peak winter travel.
- Demonstrates Indian Railways’ ability to scale operations quickly across multiple zones.

This is a massive logistical effort, showing how railways act as a national backbone during crises.