New Gwalior Delhi Festive Trains to Ease Holiday Rush
Indian Railways introduces special trains between Gwalior and Delhi for Diwali and Chhath Puja to manage the festive passenger rush.
To manage the heavy passenger surge during the Diwali and Chhath Puja seasons, Indian Railways has launched new Gwalior Delhi festive trains to provide additional travel options for commuters. This move is part of a massive nationwide initiative where approximately 18,000 special trains are being operated to accommodate the seasonal demand.
Jhansi-Hazrat Nizamuddin Unreserved Special
The Jhansi-Hazrat Nizamuddin Unreserved Special (01901/01902) has been scheduled to run for six trips. This service is designed to assist regional passengers with scheduled stoppages at major stations within the Jhansi division.
- Train 01901: Departs Jhansi at 7:20 PM on November 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, and 13. It arrives in Gwalior at 9:15 PM and reaches Hazrat Nizamuddin at 3:00 AM the following day.
- Train 01902: Departs Hazrat Nizamuddin at 4:25 AM on November 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, and 14. It arrives in Gwalior at 1:00 PM before terminating in Jhansi.
Intercity Express Extension
In addition to the unreserved services, the New Delhi-Gwalior Intercity Express (14212/14211) has been temporarily extended to Gwalior to support the festive demand.
- Train 14212: Will operate from New Delhi to Gwalior from November 5 to November 14.
- Train 14211: Will operate from Gwalior to New Delhi from November 6 to November 15.
Ministerial Review and Crowd Management
These operational measures follow a review of festive arrangements conducted by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on November 5. On November 6, officials carried out further reviews at the New Delhi Railway Station, focusing on several key areas:
- Enhancing passenger facilities.
- Effective crowd management.
- The use of technology for real-time monitoring.
Passengers are advised to verify the latest timings and operations via the official Indian Railways website or mobile application before planning their travel.