There’s fantastic news for railway passengers! The Indian Railways is set to roll out several special trains starting August 8, 2025, to cater to increased travel demand across multiple states, including Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and more. Want to know if your route benefits? Here are the announced trains, routes, and key timings!List of Key Special Trains Starting August 8, 20251. Rewa–Rani Kamalapati Superfast Special (Train No. 02190/02189)Train No. 02190 (Rewa → Rani Kamalapati)Departs: Rewa – August 8 at 12:30 hrsRoute & Timings: Satna (13:20), Maihar (13:50), Katni Mudwara (14:50), Damoh (16:10), Sagar (17:15), Bina (18:45), Vidisha (19:50)Arrives: Rani Kamalapati – 21:15 hrs same dayTrain No. 02189 (Rani Kamalapati → Rewa)Departs: Rani Kamalapati – August 8 at 22:15 hrsRoute & Timings: Vidisha (23:08), Bina (00:20, next day), Sagar (01:30), Damoh (02:40), Katni Mudwara (04:10), Maihar (05:35), Satna (06:15)Arrives: Rewa – 07:20 hrs next morning2. Bandra Terminus–Sanganer (Jaipur) Weekly Special (Train No. 09023/09024)Train No. 09023 (Bandra Terminus → Sanganer)Departs: Bandra Terminus, August 7 at 16:45 hrs (Thursday)Arrives: Sanganer, August 8 at 12:30 hrs (Friday)Runs: Two trips – August 7 and August 14Train No. 09024 (Sanganer → Bandra Terminus)Departs: Sanganer, August 8 at 16:50 hrs (Friday)Arrives: Bandra Terminus, August 9 at 11:15 hrs (Saturday)Runs: Two trips – August 8 and August 153. Rohtak–Madar Special (Train No. 09640/09639)Train No. 09640 (Rohtak → Madar)Departs: Rohtak daily at 13:20 hrs from August 8 to 10Arrives: Madar at 22:35 hrs same dayTrain No. 09639 (Madar → Rohtak)Departs: Madar daily at 04:30 hrs from August 8 to 10Arrives: Rohtak at 12:50 hrs same day4. Sadulpur–Gogamedi Mela Specials (Train No. 04707/04708 and 04709/04710)Train Nos. 04707/04708: Runs from August 9 to September 7, 2025—ahead of the Gogamedi Mela festivalSadulpur Dep.: 12:20 hrs, arrives Gogamedi: 13:40 hrs; return departs 14:40 hrs, arrives Sadulpur at 15:55 hrsTrain Nos. 04709/04710: Runs from August 10 to September 7, 2025Sadulpur Dep.: 00:25 hrs, arrives Gogamedi: 03:10 hrs; return departs 04:40 hrs, arrives Sadulpur at 06:20 hrs5. Dhanbad–Lokmanya Tilak Mumbai Weekly SpecialRuns: Every Tuesday from August 5 to September 30 (from Dhanbad)Return: Every Thursday, August 7 to October 2 (from Mumbai)Note: Several train extensions also announced for Dhanbad–Jammutavi, Rajgir–Udhampur, Dhanbad–Chandigarh (and their returns), running until mid-August.6. Patna–Charlapally Special (Train No. 03253)Departs: Every Monday and Wednesday from August 4 to September 29Return (Charlapally–Patna, No. 07256): Every Friday from August 8 to October 3Other Announced/Extended SpecialsBhagalpur–Ranchi and Ranchi–Bhagalpur SpecialAnand Vihar–Purnia Court and Purnia Court–Anand Vihar SpecialPatliputra–Saharsa and Saharsa–Patliputra SpecialSaharsa–Lalitgram and Lalitgram–Saharsa SpecialHow to Get Full Timetable & Book TicketsOfficial Railway Websites & IRCTC Portal:Always cross-check train numbers, days, and stoppages on the IRCTC portal or zone-wise railway websites.Reservation:Tickets for these trains can be booked via IRCTC or at railway booking counters.Travel Advisory:Check for any last-minute changes owing to operational conditions or festivals.
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