TAG 2026: Indian Railways Adds 122 New Trains And Speeds Up 549 Trains To Cut Travel Time

Planning a train journey this year? Indian Railways has rolled out major changes under its Timetable of Trains (TAG) 2026, aimed at making travel faster and more convenient. The new schedule introduces additional services, extends existing routes, increases train frequency, and speeds up hundreds of trains across the country. The move is expected to improve connectivity and reduce travel time for millions of passengers nationwide.

What's New In TAG 2026?

Under the revised timetable, Indian Railways has introduced 122 new trains, extended 86 services, increased frequency on 8 routes, converted 10 trains to Superfast, and sped up 549 trains across various zones.

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Railway Updates: Zone-Wise Highlights

1. Central Railway (CR): 4 new trains, 6 extended, 30 speeded up
2. East Coast Railway (ECOR): 4 new trains, 4 extended, 3 speeded up
3. East Central Railway (ECR): 20 new trains, 20 extended, 12 speeded up
4. Eastern Railway (ER): 6 new trains, 4 extended, 32 speeded up
5. North Central Railway (NCR): 2 new trains, 4 extended, 2 frequency increases, 1 speeded up
6. North Eastern Railway (NER): 8 new trains, 4 extended, 2 frequency increases, 12 speeded up
7. Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR): 10 new trains, 36 speeded up
8. Northern Railway (NR): 20 new trains, 10 extended, 24 speeded up
9. North Western Railway (NWR): 12 new trains, 6 extended, 2 frequency increases, 89 speeded up
10. Southern Railway (SR): 6 new trains, 4 extended, 2 converted to Superfast, 75 speeded up
11. South Western Railway (SWR): 8 new trains, 6 extended, 8 converted to Superfast, 117 speeded up (highest among all zones)
12. West Central Railway (WCR): 8 new trains, 27 speeded up
13. Western Railway (WR): 10 new trains, 10 extended, 2 frequency increases, 80 speeded up

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Why It Matters For Travellers  

With 549 trains running faster and several new services added, passengers can expect shorter travel times and improved punctuality. The changes also aim to enhance operational efficiency and connectivity across India, making rail journeys more reliable and comfortable.