Superfast Train List

Superfast trains, run by Indian Railways are born to lessen the travel time for passengers by reducing the number of halts and maintaining higher speeds. These trains gained immense popularity in India, thanks to their efficiency, affordable rates, and comfort among others. These trains are usually deployed on long-distance routes, and you can select one for your travel.

The concept of superfast trains emerged to improve the overall efficiency of Indian Railways and over the years, advancements in locomotive technology, track infrastructure, and streamlined operations have contributed to their development.

Superfast trains mainly operate on certain selected routes across major cities and important destinations, having very few stoppages in between. These trains are also scheduled in such a manner that the travel time is optimized. Well-known routes include the New Delhi-Mumbai route, Chennai-Kolkata, and Bengaluru-Hyderabad.

With modern amenities and exclusive features like comfortable seating, onboard catering, clean restrooms, air-conditioned coaches, Wi-Fi, entertainment screens, and upgraded security features, Superfast trains in India have enhanced travel experiences for a large number of passengers across the country.

Fares for Superfast trains are slightly higher than regular trains and it is bound to be, owing to the facilities they offer and the minimal time they take to cover destinations. The fare structure varies as per train type, class of travel (Sleeper, AC, or General), and distance covered and you can check the same separately for different superfast trains.