Central Railway Revises Train Numbers of 18 Trains, New Numbers to Take Effect From January 1
Mumbai, 30th October 2026: Central Railway will change the operational status and train numbers of 18 trains, reclassifying them from Superfast to Non-Superfast services with effect from January 1, 2027.
The changes have been made in accordance with Railway Board guidelines. Passengers travelling on these routes will have to take note of the revised train numbers while checking schedules and making reservations.
Among the key changes, the Mumbai–Pune Pragati Express will operate with revised train numbers 11435 (CSMT–Pune) and 11436 (Pune–CSMT), replacing its existing numbers 12125 and 12126, respectively.
The CSMT–Hingoli Jan Shatabdi Express will be renumbered as 11069, while its return service from Hingoli to CSMT will operate as 11070, replacing the existing numbers 12071 and 12072.
Other trains undergoing the change include the LTT–Thiruvananthapuram North Express (11073/11074), LTT–Karmali AC Express (11053/11054), CSMT–Banaras Mahanagari Express (11093/11094) and LTT–Ayodhya Cantt Tulsi Express (11065/11066).
The CSMT–Chennai Express will operate as 11063, while its return service will be numbered 11064. Similarly, the LTT–Banaras Express will be renumbered as 11067/11068.
The Pune–Kazipet Express will also undergo a change, with its revised numbers being 11437 for the Pune–Kazipet service and 11438 for the Kazipet–Pune service, replacing the existing numbers 22151 and 22152.
The revised train numbers and Non-Superfast status will come into effect from January 1, 2027.
