Indian Railways is planning to introduce 'clone trains' to address the issue of long waiting lists and high demand on popular trains. A clone train is essentially a duplicate of an existing train, with the same train number and route, but carrying passengers from the waiting list of the original train....
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Clone trains were successfully trialled with the Prayagraj Express a few years ago. This system ensures that waitlisted passengers get seats while the original train runs as usual, and it also prevents the cancellation of e-tickets due to non-confirmation. The clone trains will likely consist of three AC coaches, and the initiative will be rolled out in areas where there is high demand and spare coaches are available. The Prayagraj Express, which operates between New Delhi and Prayagraj, has been identified as a potential candidate for a clone train. This move is expected to benefit both passengers and railways by reducing waiting lists, increasing revenue, and providing a more reliable travel experience.