Diwali & Chhath Puja: Special Jhansi-Lalitpur Trains to Delhi
Indian Railways announces special trains from Jhansi and Lalitpur to Delhi to manage the Diwali and Chhath Puja rush.
To accommodate the massive surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming Diwali and Chhath Puja festivities, Indian Railways has announced the operation of special train services connecting Jhansi and Lalitpur to Hazrat Nizamuddin in Delhi. These services are designed to ease the holiday rush and provide smoother travel for passengers heading toward the capital.
New Special Services for Jhansi and Lalitpur
According to Sanjay Kumar Gautam, the Public Relations Officer for the Agra Railway Division, these special trains will include scheduled halts at Agra Cantt station to assist commuters in the region.
Train Details and Schedules
- Unreserved Special (01901-01902): This service will operate between Jhansi and Hazrat Nizamuddin, completing six scheduled trips throughout the month of November.
- Reserved Special (01927-01928): This reserved service will run between Lalitpur and Hazrat Nizamuddin on November 10 and November 11.
Nationwide Festive Arrangements
The festive preparations are not limited to the Jhansi-Delhi corridor. Indian Railways is currently operating approximately 18,000 special trains across the country to manage the holiday demand. From the Delhi-NCR region, dozens of additional festival special trains are being deployed to major destinations, including:
- Gorakhpur
- Chhapra
- Howrah
- Patna
- Darbhanga
Enhanced Safety and Crowd Management
To ensure passenger safety and maintain order at busy transit hubs, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed that AI-enabled surveillance systems have been deployed. At the New Delhi Railway Station, more than 700 such cameras are currently operational to monitor crowd movement.
In addition to high-tech surveillance, the railways have established designated holding areas for both reserved and unreserved passengers to prevent overcrowding on platforms and ensure a more organized boarding process.
Passengers are advised to verify real-time schedules and train availability via the official IRCTC website or by dialing the railway helpline number 139 before commencing their journey.