Indian Railways New Timetable July 2024: Check latest update

indian railways new timetable trains at a glance july 2024: check latest update news on train time change rule

Indian Railways Latest Update: Good news for passengers! Indian Railways has extended the existing timetable of trains till December-end. The move comes as the Railway Board (RB) is reviewing the timings and running status of trains. The RB wants to make it more efficient hence the release date of the new timetable has been extended to January 1, 2025. The existing timetable will remain valid till December 31, 2024.

Usually, the railways release 'Trains At A Glance' (TAG) - the working timetable of trains before June 30. The new timetable becomes effective from July 1. However, this year, the norms have been changed.

In a release, the national transporter said, "Railways have decided to introduce the new “Trains at a glance” railway timetable with effect from 1.1.2025 instead of 1.10.2024. The present “Trains at a glance” railway timetable will be valid up to 31.12.2024. Passengers are requested to please note."

What is Indian Railways' Trains At A Glance (TAG)?

Indian Railways’ Trains At A Glance (TAG) has important details such as information about trains, route map, station index, trains between important stations, station code index, train number index, and train name index. It also has details such as commercial information on passenger use and interest viz. reservation period, reservation through the internet, tatkal scheme, refund rules, and rail travel concessions.

About Indian Railways' Trains At A Glance (TAG)

Last year, Indian Railways released the All India Railway Time Table - Trains At A Glance or TAG effective from October 1. The TAG is also available on the official website of Indian Railways. In 2023, the Ministry of Railways has included the induction of 64 services of Vande Bharat Trains, and 70 other trains, among others to offer a comfortable and efficient travel experience to the passengers.

Indian Railways' Trains At A Glance (TAG) 2023: Key Highlights

• Induction of 64 services of Vande Bharat Trains plus 70 other train services
• Extension of existing 90 services to other destinations
• Increase in frequency of 12 services
• Speeding up of 22 services of trains to convert into Superfast Category
• Diversion of 20501/02 Agartala-Anand Vihar Rajdhani via Malda, Bhagalpur
• Change in the timetable of some services in South Eastern Railway (SER) to improve their punctuality