The Indian Railways has always been trying to enhance the travel experiences of its travelers through one of the vast networks in the world. With millions relying on it for their daily and long-distance trips, it was pretty essential for authorities to come up with innovative methods that catered to the masses. Keeping up with this promise, Indian Railways recently announced 10 new unreserved trains across the country. The aim of these trains is to alleviate the problem faced by the passengers traveling without reservation, so that they avoid the last-minute hassles in getting tickets. Let’s look at everything you need to know about these newly launched trains.
Need for New Unreserved Trains
Indian Railways, while trying to meet the ever-high demand for transport services, very often resorts to launching more unreserved trains, particularly on routes bearing maximum traffic loads. In the last few years, there have been many reasons why passengers have been preferring travel without reservations, particularly spontaneity in decisions regarding travel or nonavailability of seats under reservations. Overcrowding of passengers in some routes, Indian Railways decided to introduce new trains, unreserved. It would alleviate travel with a reservation condition among passengers.
Details of the new Trains:
These 10 new trains are specially launched for the high-demand routes connecting major cities. They are intended for passengers who want to travel at flexible times without much hassle, thus providing an easy and convenient journey. The general coaches and chair-car coaches in the trains will provide a comfortable journey for the masses.
Key Features of the New Trains
- No Reservation Needed: Passengers are free to board these trains without a ticket. All they would require is a general ticket, which can be collected at the counter of the relevant station or received through the UTS app.
- Easy Travel: These trains run on routes that have a huge inflow of passengers. There is a good possibility that because of nonavailability of reserved seats, the traveler may not make it for travel.
- Reasonable Fare: The fares of these trains are quite nominal, so all the sections of the population can afford it.
Routes and Timings
Now, let’s see the exact details of each train, which include their departure and arrival time, and routes that they shall cover:
1.Mumbai-Pune Superfast
- Departure: 7:30 AM from Mumbai
- Arrival: 11:00 AM in Pune
- Details: This superfast train connects two major cities in Maharashtra, catering to commuters traveling between Mumbai and Pune.
2.Hyderabad-Vijayawada Express
- Departure: 7:30 AM from Hyderabad
- Arrival: 2:00 PM in Vijayawada
- Details: This express train serves the needs of passengers traveling between Hyderabad and Vijayawada, two prominent cities in Andhra Pradesh.
3.Delhi-Jaipur Express
- Departure: 6:00 AM from Delhi
- Arrival: 1:30 PM in Jaipur
- Details: Connecting the capital city Delhi with the vibrant city of Jaipur, this express train will be a major convenience for travelers heading to Rajasthan.
4.Lucknow-Varanasi Express
- Departure: 7:00 AM from Lucknow
- Arrival: 1:30 PM in Varanasi
- Details: This train provides an essential link between the two cities of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow and Varanasi, making travel easier for pilgrims and tourists.
5.Kolkata-Patna Intercity
- Departure: 5:00 AM from Kolkata
- Arrival: 2:00 PM in Patna
- Details: This intercity train connects the cultural hubs of Kolkata and Patna, offering a convenient option for those traveling between West Bengal and Bihar.
6.Ahmedabad-Surat Superfast
- Departure: 7:00 AM from Ahmedabad
- Arrival: 12:30 PM in Surat
- Details: Connecting Ahmedabad with Surat in Gujarat, this superfast train is a major addition for passengers traveling within the state.
7.Patna-Gaya Express
- Departure: 6:00 AM from Patna
- Arrival: 9:30 AM in Gaya
- Details: Serving as an important link between Patna and Gaya in Bihar, this train is crucial for those visiting religious destinations.
8.Jaipur-Ajmer Superfast
- Departure: 8:00 AM from Jaipur
- Arrival: 11:30 PM in Ajmer
- Details: Connecting two important cities in Rajasthan, this superfast train is expected to cater to the religious and tourism sector.
9.Chennai-Bangalore Express
- Departure: 8:00 AM from Chennai
- Arrival: 3:30 PM in Bangalore
- Details: This intercity train links the southern cities of Chennai and Bangalore, offering a smooth travel experience for passengers between the two tech hubs.
10.Bhopal-Indore Intercity
- Departure: 6:30 AM from Bhopal
- Arrival: 12:00 PM in Indore
- Details: his intercity service will be to the travelling between Bhopal and Indore in Madhya Pradesh.
Ticketing System and Fare Structure
Indian Railways has created a simple and efficient system to enable passengers to book tickets on these unreserved trains. Passengers can buy general tickets from the ticket counter of the station or through the UTS app, a mobile application designed for unreserved ticketing. This means that passengers do not have to stand in long queues; they can get their tickets through the app easily.
The cost of these trains is really very nominal. The fare is divided into two forms, which are; the general coach and seating coach, also known as a chair car. The fare of some routes are as shown below:
- Delhi-Jaipur: Rs. 150 general coach while seating fare goes at Rs. 300.
- Mumbai-Pune: Rs. 120 for the general coach while seating goes at Rs. 250.
- Kolkata-Patna: The general coach fare is at Rs. 200, while the seating fare is at Rs. 400.
The affordable fares will never strain the purse of the masses so that everyone can travel happily.
How to Book Tickets
Easy ticket booking in unreserved trains. Passengers can either visit the ticket counter available in railway stations or use the UTS mobile app to book the tickets. The UTS app offers easy ticketing for unreserved trains and is downloadable both on android as well as iOS devices. Ticket booking can be done from nearby Jan Seva Kendras (public service centers) for increased convenience.
Indian Railways declared its plan of running 10 more unreserved trains. The unreserved trains may very well be welcome relief to the millions of passengers who cannot get reservation tickets at times. This promises to bring easy, affordable, and comfortable modes of travel. With easy ticket access and fare structures, these trains are going to definitely uplift the experience of traveling for commuters and tourists alike. Whether one is traveling to a city or going to some other place in the country, these new trains will surely make the journey more convenient and hassle-free. So, hop on to one of these unreserved trains and enjoy the journey!
