Indian Railways Sets Mahakumbh Record, Deploys 17,000+ Trains; 43,000 Specials in 2025

• Indian Railways operated over 43,000 special train services in 2025 to manage passenger surge during festivals.
• A record 17,340 special trains were run for Mahakumbh 2025 from January 13 to February 28.
• Holi 2025 saw 1,144 special trains, nearly double the number compared to 2024.
• 12,417 summer specials and 12,383 Chhath Puja specials were also operated in 2025.
• The 2025 operations nearly doubled 2024's 21,800 special trains, thanks to improved planning and management.

Why It Matters: Indian Railways achieved a record by running over 43,000 special trains in 2025, significantly improving passenger travel.