Indian Railways Number Changes from January 1, 2027: Six Trains to Get New Numbers

The South Western Railway has announced new train numbers for six train services starting January 1, 2027. The changes will apply to three pairs of trains operating between Ashokapuram and Bengaluru, Tirupati and Bengaluru, and Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram.

According to the railway announcement, the revised numbers will come into effect from the beginning of 2027.

List of Six Trains with New Numbers from January 2027

The following train number changes have been announced:

Malgudi Daily Express Number Changes

The Malgudi Daily Express services between Ashokapuram and KSR Bengaluru will receive new numbers. Train No. 20623 will become 16123, while the return service, Train No. 20624, will be renumbered as 16124 from January 1, 2027.

p>Tirupati–Bengaluru Train Number Changes

The three-days-a-week services between Tirupati and SMVT Bengaluru will also receive revised numbers. Train No. 22617 will change to 16627, and Train No. 22618 will become 16628.

Garib Rath Express Number Changes

The two-days-a-week Garib Rath Express services connecting Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Thiruvananthapuram will also be renumbered. The existing train numbers 12201 and 12202 will change to 16371 and 16372, respectively, from January 1, 2027.

Passengers Advised to Check Revised Train Numbers

Passengers planning to travel on these services from January 2027 should check the revised train numbers while booking tickets and verifying their journey details. The changes concern train numbers; the announcement provided does not mention any changes to departure timings or routes.