New Delhi-Agra Intercity Extended to Gwalior for Diwali Rush
To manage the massive surge in passenger numbers during the upcoming Diwali festive season, Indian Railways has announced a temporary extension of the New Delhi-Agra Cantt Intercity Express (14212/14211). The service will be extended to Gwalior Junction to provide better connectivity for travelers commuting between New Delhi, Agra, Dholpur, Morena, and Gwalior.
According to the North Western Railway, this special extension will operate for 10 trips in each direction, ensuring smoother travel during the holiday period.
New Schedule for Train 14212 (New Delhi to Gwalior)
Train number 14212 will operate from New Delhi to Gwalior between November 5, 2026, and November 14, 2026. The revised timings for this service are as follows:
- New Delhi: Departure at 5:40 PM
- Agra Cantt: Arrival at 10:05 PM (Departure at 10:20 PM)
- Dholpur: Arrival at 11:18 PM (Departure at 11:20 PM)
- Morena: Arrival at 12:10 AM (Departure at 12:12 AM)
- Gwalior: Arrival at 1:40 AM
Return Journey: Train 14211 (Gwalior to New Delhi)
The return service, Train number 14211, will run from Gwalior to New Delhi from November 6, 2026, to November 15, 2026. Passengers can follow this schedule:
- Gwalior: Departure at 2:30 AM
- Morena: Arrival at 2:58 AM (Departure at 3:00 AM)
- Dholpur: Arrival at 4:00 AM (Departure at 4:02 AM)
- Agra Cantt: Arrival at 4:40 AM (Departure at 5:45 AM)
- New Delhi: Arrival at 10:00 AM
Important Alert: Jhansi-New Delhi Express Operational Changes
In a separate update, Indian Railways has notified passengers that the Jhansi-New Delhi Express (12279/12280) will undergo operational changes due to essential bridge maintenance work. The maintenance is scheduled to take place between the Jajau and Bhandai stations.
From November 30 to December 2, 2026, these trains will only operate between Agra Cantt and New Delhi. This will impact all travel services for passengers commuting via Jhansi and Gwalior during this three-day window.