Diwali Special: New Delhi-Agra & Ghaziabad Train Services Extended
To accommodate the massive surge in passenger traffic during the Diwali 2026 festive season, Indian Railways has announced temporary route extensions for two vital services: the New Delhi–Agra Cantt Intercity Express and the Delhi–Ghaziabad EMU. These special arrangements are designed to facilitate smoother travel for commuters between November 5 and November 15, 2026.
New Delhi–Agra Intercity Express Extended to Gwalior
According to Public Relations Officer (PRO) Sanjay Kumar Gautam, the New Delhi–Agra Cantt Intercity Express (trains 14212/14211) will be extended to Gwalior Junction for 10 trips in each direction to help passengers traveling further into Madhya Pradesh.
- Train 14212 (New Delhi to Gwalior): Operating from November 5 to November 14, this train will depart New Delhi at 5:40 PM, reach Agra Cantt at 10:20 PM, and arrive at Gwalior at 1:40 AM.
- Train 14211 (Gwalior to New Delhi): Operating from November 6 to November 15, this service will depart Gwalior at 2:40 AM, reach Agra Cantt at 5:40 AM, and arrive at New Delhi at 10:00 AM.
On this extended route, the train will provide scheduled stops at Dholpur and Morena, offering much-needed connectivity for travelers in those regions during the holidays.
Delhi–Ghaziabad EMU Extended to Aligarh Junction
In another move to ease the festive rush, the Delhi–Ghaziabad EMU service (trains 64426/64429) will be extended to Aligarh Junction. This extension will run from November 5 to November 14, covering 10 trips in each direction.
The updated schedule for the EMU service is as follows:
- Train 64426 (New Delhi to Aligarh): Departing New Delhi at 9:55 AM, it will reach Ghaziabad at 10:45 AM and arrive at Aligarh Junction at 1:00 PM.
- Train 64429 (Aligarh to New Delhi): Departing Aligarh Junction at 1:30 PM, it will reach Ghaziabad at 4:10 PM and terminate at New Delhi at 5:20 PM.
To ensure better accessibility for local commuters, the extension includes 15 to 16 additional stops. These include Maripat, Dadri, Boraki Halt, Ajeebpur, Dankaur, Wair, Chola, Gangraul Halt, Sikandarpur, Khurja Junction, Kamalpur, Danwar, Somna, Kulwa, and Mahrawal.