Delhi-Jhansi Special: New Unreserved Trains for Festive Rush
Northern Railway launches unreserved special trains between Hazrat Nizamuddin and VGL Jhansi for Diwali and Chhath Puja travel.
To tackle the massive crowds expected during the upcoming festive season, Northern Railway has announced a new Delhi Jhansi special train service. This unreserved service will connect Hazrat Nizamuddin in Delhi with Veerangana Lakshmibai (VGL) Jhansi, specifically aimed at providing relief to passengers traveling for Diwali and Chhath Puja.
Train Composition and Ticket Details
The special service is designed to accommodate a high volume of commuters. The train will consist of a 16-coach composition, which includes:
- 14 general second-class coaches
- 2 Seating-cum-Luggage Rake (SLR) coaches
Since these are unreserved services, passengers do not need to make advance reservations. You can travel using standard general tickets, making it a convenient option for last-minute festive travelers.
Operational Schedule and Timings
The special trains will run on specific dates to manage the holiday influx. The schedule is as follows:
Hazrat Nizamuddin to VGL Jhansi (Train No. 04412)
- Operational Dates: November 5, 6, and 7, 2026
- Departure: 6:50 PM from Hazrat Nizamuddin
- Arrival: 6:00 AM (the following morning) at VGL Jhansi
VGL Jhansi to Hazrat Nizamuddin (Train No. 04411)
- Operational Dates: November 6, 7, and 8, 2026
- Departure: 6:30 AM from VGL Jhansi
- Arrival: 4:00 PM at Hazrat Nizamuddin
Route and Key Stoppages
To assist commuters across the Delhi-NCR region and various intermediate locations, the trains will make several scheduled halts. The key stations on this route include:
- Faridabad
- Palwal
- Kosi Kalan
- Mathura Junction
- Agra Cantt
- Dholpur
- Morena
- Gwalior
- Dabra
- Datia
This initiative by Northern Railway is intended to significantly reduce passenger congestion on regular rail services during this busy period of the year.