- Indian Railways introduces TAG 2026 with 122 new trains and extended routes
- 549 trains will run faster to reduce travel time nationwide
- Frequency increased on 8 routes and 10 trains converted to Superfast
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
- Central Railway (CR): 4 new trains, 6 extended, 30 speeded up
- East Coast Railway (ECOR): 4 new trains, 4 extended, 3 speeded up
- East Central Railway (ECR): 20 new trains, 20 extended, 12 speeded up
- Eastern Railway (ER): 6 new trains, 4 extended, 32 speeded up
- North Central Railway (NCR): 2 new trains, 4 extended, 2 frequency increases, 1 speeded up
- North Eastern Railway (NER): 8 new trains, 4 extended, 2 frequency increases, 12 speeded up
- Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR): 10 new trains, 36 speeded up
- Northern Railway (NR): 20 new trains, 10 extended, 24 speeded up
- North Western Railway (NWR): 12 new trains, 6 extended, 2 frequency increases, 89 speeded up
- Southern Railway (SR): 6 new trains, 4 extended, 2 converted to Superfast, 75 speeded up
- South Western Railway (SWR): 8 new trains, 6 extended, 8 converted to Superfast, 117 speeded up (highest among all zones)
- West Central Railway (WCR): 8 new trains, 27 speeded up
- 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.
