Special Trains Announced Amid High Passenger Demand
Travelling home for Raksha Bandhan? Indian Railways has announced special train services on key routes to handle the festive rush. Passengers travelling between Kota, Jabalpur and Hazrat Nizamuddin will get additional options on selected dates in August 2026.
To manage the expected passenger rush during Raksha Bandhan, railways have announced special services connecting major cities. The additional trains provide more travel options for passengers planning festive journeys between Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi. (File Photo)
Train 01701 Jabalpur-Hazrat Nizamuddin Special will depart from Jabalpur Junction at 8:20 pm on August 29 and reach Hazrat Nizamuddin at 2:25 pm the following day, offering another option for festive travellers. (File Photo)
The return service, Train 01702 Hazrat Nizamuddin-Jabalpur Special, will run on August 30. It will leave Hazrat Nizamuddin at 3:45 pm and reach Jabalpur Junction at 9:30 am the next morning. (File Photo)
The Jabalpur-Nizamuddin special will stop at several important stations, including Katni Murwara, Damoh, Saugor, Jhansi, Gwalior, Agra Cantt, Dholpur, Mathura and Kosi Kalan, giving passengers multiple boarding options. (File Photo)
Train 09803 Kota-Hazrat Nizamuddin Special will operate from Kota on August 22, 24 and 26. It will depart Kota at 10:15 pm and arrive at Hazrat Nizamuddin at 7:00 am the next morning. (File Photo)
The return train, 09804 Hazrat Nizamuddin-Kota Special, will operate on August 23, 25 and 27. It will depart Hazrat Nizamuddin at 9:00 am and reach Kota Junction at 7:35 pm. (Image: Canva)
Passengers will have several accommodation choices on the special services, including AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper and General Class on the Jabalpur service. The Kota special also offers multiple AC, Sleeper and General accommodation options. (Image: Canva)
Passengers should check the latest train timings, stoppages and seat availability before starting their journey. Railway enquiry services, the NTES app and RailMadad helpline 139 can be used for updated information. (File Photo)
