To manage the anticipated passenger surge during the upcoming Raksha Bandhan festivities, Indian Railways has officially announced the operation of special express trains between Jabalpur and Hazrat Nizamuddin. Coordinated by the West Central Railway and Northern Railway, this move is designed to ease travel congestion and provide passengers with a better chance of securing confirmed berths during the peak holiday period.
- Train 01701 departs Jabalpur on August 29, 2026, at 8:20 PM.
- Train 01702 departs Hazrat Nizamuddin on August 30, 2026, at 3:45 PM.
- Intermediate stops include Katni Murwara, Sagar, Jhansi, Gwalior, and Agra Cantt.
- Bookings are open via the IRCTC website and computerized reservation centers.
Train Schedule and Route Details
The special service will operate under train numbers 01701 (Jabalpur–Hazrat Nizamuddin) and 01702 (Hazrat Nizamuddin–Jabalpur). Train 01701 is scheduled to depart from Jabalpur on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 8:20 PM, arriving at Hazrat Nizamuddin at 2:25 PM the following day. The return leg, train 01702, will depart from Hazrat Nizamuddin on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 3:45 PM, reaching Jabalpur at 9:30 AM on Monday, August 31, 2026.
Passengers traveling on this route will benefit from stops at Katni Murwara, Damoh, Sagar, Veerangana Lakshmibai Jhansi, Gwalior, Dholpur, Agra Cantt, Mathura, and Kosi Kalan. Travelers can book seats in both Sleeper and AC classes. For real-time updates, passengers are encouraged to use the Rail Madad helpline at 139, the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) website, or the RailYatri mobile app.
Expanded Festive Connectivity
Beyond this specific route, Indian Railways is scaling up operations across the network to accommodate festive demand. Other notable special services include routes connecting Jaipur-Rewari, Phulera-Rewari, Kota-Durgapura, Jaipur-Bandra Terminus, and Hisar-Hadapsar. Additionally, the administration has planned three pairs of special trains and a one-way service between Bhopal and Rewa running from August 25 to 31, 2026. Furthermore, six special services will connect various points in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand between August 22 and August 31, 2026. To maximize capacity, the railways will also attach extra coaches to eight regular trains, as Northern Railway continues to monitor passenger demand for potential additional services.