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Thursday, April 3, 2025

Priority in Indian Railway Trains

 Priority - Trains

Indian Railways assign priority to trains based on their type, speed, and purpose. 

Priority

Category

Sub 


Explanation

I

ARME Trains



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



With an average speed of 55 km or more - limited stops

VI

Express Trains



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.


Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Did you know - Highest Priority trains in India

 

Did you know

 

Highest Priority trains in India - Rank wise

 

1. Rajdhani Express




2. Shatabdi Express




3. Duronto Express




4. Tejas Express




5. Garib Rath Express




6. Double Decker Express




7. Jan Shatabdi Express




8. Superfast Express




9. Express/Mails Trains






10. Suburban Trains