Indian Railways Speeds Up 549 Trains, Introduces 122 New Services, Saving Up to an Hour

• Indian Railways implemented 'Trains at a Glance 2026' timetable, increasing speed of 549 trains nationwide.
• 122 new trains introduced in FY 2025-26, including 28 Vande Bharat and 26 Amrit Bharat Express services.
• Travel time savings: 376 trains save 5-15 mins, 105 trains save 16-30 mins, 48 trains save 31-59 mins, and 20 trains save an hour or more.
• South Western Railway (SWR) saw the most changes with 117 trains sped up, followed by North Western, Western, and Southern Railways.
• The new timetable aims to enhance passenger convenience, improve punctuality, and overall travel experience from January 1, 2026.

Why It Matters: Indian Railways boosts efficiency with faster trains and new services, significantly cutting travel times.