Indian Railways

The service will run between Delhi and Patna via Prayagraj, reducing travel time to 11.5 hours from the current 12–17 hours and offering flight-like comfort at train fares

From Delhi to Patna, Mumbai to Chennai, and Hyderabad to Gaya, the initiative aims to make journeys smoother for travellers heading home or planning holidays

Despite a slight rise in delays during early 2025 due to the Kumbh Mela rush, RailYatri reports Indian trains largely held steady, with Rajasthan improving and Rajdhani trains performing well

Passengers will be unable to secure Tatkal tickets without OTP verification, which will be sent to the mobile number registered with their Aadhaar details

The train will traverse key religious destinations in Southern India, including Tirupati, Rameswaram, Madurai, Kanyakumari, and Malakpur during its 13-day voyage

The app was launched on Tuesday by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, aiming to streamline the railway experience for travellers nationwide

The Indian Railways has started special trains running from Jammu and Udhampur to Delhi amid security concerns; enhanced safety checks underway at key stations nationwide