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Train Status Shake-Up: 18 Lose Superfast, 8 Gain
4 Nov
Summary
- 18 Northern Railway trains lose superfast status Jan 1, 2027.
- Passengers will save ₹30 to ₹75 on affected Northern Railway routes.
- Eight Southern Railway express trains will be upgraded to superfast.
Effective January 1, 2027, Northern Railway is reclassifying 18 train services from superfast to regular express status. This change, affecting routes across Delhi, Bihar, Punjab, and Uttarakhand, means passengers will no longer pay the superfast surcharge. Savings will range from ₹30 for Sleeper Class to ₹75 for First AC and Executive Class. These trains will also receive new identification numbers.
Conversely, Southern Railway is elevating eight express trains to superfast status, with revised train numbers also commencing on January 1, 2027. This upgrade impacts services connecting various cities including Chennai, Rameswaram, and Tiruchirappalli. Passengers planning journeys in January 2027 should verify their train's revised number and classification before booking.
