Indian Railway Winter Special Trains: Festive Travel Gets A Big Boost

The year-end travel buzz is already in full swing, and with it arrives a fresh stream of Indian Railways News that many travellers were quietly hoping for. The network has announced a wide lineup of Indian Railway winter special trains, all set to handle the Christmas-to-New-Year rush that usually fills up seats before you can even plan your trip properly. It’s that familiar mix of festive excitement and booking panic, but this time the system feels a bit more prepared. And yes, people refreshing the Indian Railways Christmas ticket booking 2025 page can finally breathe easier.

Southern & Western Routes: South India Gets Its Festive Boost First       

This season, the southern belt takes the lead with its holiday specials. Hyderabad region steps in with services between Charlapalli-Hyderabad and Kakinada Town from December 24 to 31. These trains stop at Nalgonda, Guntur, Vijayawada, and Rajahmundry, offering First AC to general classes; clearly designed to support families heading home for the holidays.

Down south, the spotlight shifts to the Mysuru-Tuticorin special train, almost like a thoughtful holiday connection bridging Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It’s perfect for travellers planning quiet beach holidays or temple visits during the festive break. These southern plans quietly come together with inputs from South Railway and South Western Railway, adding more movement and flexibility just when travellers need it most.

All of this fits into the larger theme of special trains announced for Christmas, giving the south a strong start in the holiday travel schedule. If you want to start your own business or earn extra income, this is the perfect time – become an IRCTC authorised agent and earn up to ₹80,000 in commissions every month.

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Central Railway: A Massive Wave of Holiday Specials from Mumbai

After the southern routes, Mumbai takes over with a huge push of Central Railway winter special trains. A total of 76 services will run across Maharashtra and popular neighbouring destinations like Goa, Kerala, and Karnataka. The Mumbai-Goa route alone gets 36 trains; great news for partygoers and beach travellers who normally get stuck on long waitlists.

Mumbai–Thiruvananthapuram and Mumbai-Mangaluru get 8 weekly trains each, while Pune receives fresh links to Nagpur, Sanganer, and Amravati. It’s a wide spread, designed to reduce festive congestion and give travellers more realistic chances of booking seats.

Most bookings for these Indian Railway Winter special trains have already opened, and others will go live on December 10. Coach availability is broad – AC2, AC3, sleeper, and general, making it easier for both planners and last-minute travellers. If you are planning to explore domestic destinations this winter, all-inclusive India tour packages can help you organise your trip in a worry-free way.

A Festive Rush, But More Manageable This Year

This nationwide rollout, crossing more than 80 trains, shows a serious effort to manage the holiday rush. These Indian railways festive season special trains offer smoother travel options and reduce the usual December chaos. As passengers keep an eye out for the next Indian Railway update, these additions feel timely and genuinely helpful. Together, they make the Christmas-New Year festival special trains season feel a little more organised, a little less stressful, and maybe even a bit exciting.

FAQs – Indian Railway Winter special trains

How to book a ticket in Aastha Special train?
You usually can’t book Aastha special train tickets through the regular IRCTC website; these are typically chartered services organized by specific tour operators or local government bodies, so you’ll need to contact those organizations directly to reserve a spot.

How many special trains are there in India?
Indian Railways runs hundreds of special trains throughout the year, especially during peak seasons like festivals and winter holidays, there are often dozens running concurrently across various routes to manage extra passenger rush.

How to book special trains in IRCTC?
Booking a special train on the IRCTC website is super easy, just search for your origin, destination, and travel date like you would for any normal train, and the special trains (usually with “0” as the first digit of the train number) will pop up in the results!

What is 6000 special trains in India?
That 6000 number refers to a massive target set by the railways, promising to operate over 6000 “festival special” trips nationwide during peak festive seasons to make sure everyone can get home for celebrations.

At what time does special train booking start?
Bookings for special trains generally follow the same rules as regular trains, typically opening for reservation 120 days in advance; however, the exact time on the first day of booking is usually around 8:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) via the IRCTC portal.

What is the cost of Bharat Darshan train ticket?
The cost for a Bharat Darshan train ticket varies a lot depending on the itinerary, duration, and the class of travel (like sleeper or AC), with package prices set by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC Tourism) covering travel, accommodation, and food.

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