Priority - Trains
Indian Railways assign priority to trains based on their type, speed, and purpose.
Priority | Category | Sub |
| Explanation |
I | ARME Trains |
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| Highest Priority - Accident Relief Medical Equipment Trains - dispatched to Accident sites to provide immediate assistance |
II | President of India & Other VVIP Special Trains |
|
| Precedence over Regular Services |
III | Suburban Trains |
|
| During Peak Hours |
IV | Premium Express Trains | 1 | Vande Bharat | Top most priority in premium express trains |
2 | Rajadhani | Connects New Delhi with Major State Capitals |
3 | Shatabdi | Short distance - Return to the origin station on same day |
4 | Duronto & Tejas | Duronto - Long distance, Non Stop Tejas - Semi high speed, Fully AC |
5 | Garib Rath | AC trains - affordable travel |
6 | Double Decker | AC trains with Double deck coaches with increased capacity |
7 | Jana Shatabdi | More economical version of Shatabdi trains - Both AC & Non AC |
V | Superfast Express Trains |
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| With an average speed of 55 km or more - limited stops |
VI | Express Trains |
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| Long distance trains |
VII | Suburban Trains |
|
| During off peak hours |
Note: It's important to note that while this hierarchy serves as a general guideline, operational priorities can vary based on specific circumstances, routes, and regional considerations. For instance, during emergencies or peak travel seasons, certain trains may be accorded higher priority to ensure passenger safety and convenience.
