Indian Railways is operating multiple special train services across the country to accommodate heavy passenger rushes for the upcoming Raksha Bandhan festival falling on August 28, 2026. These special operations cover various regional networks including Northern Railway, Central Railway, and routes connecting Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Bookings for these special trains are now open through computerized reservation centers and the official IRCTC website. Passengers can verify current schedules and details via the RailMadad helpline at 139, the NTES app, or official railway enquiry services.
Northern Railway has introduced special services to support travel demand during the festive window.
Train No. 01701 Jabalpur-Hazrat Nizamuddin Raksha Bandhan Special departs Jabalpur Junction at 8:20 PM on August 29, 2026, reaching Hazrat Nizamuddin at 2:25 PM the following day. The return service Train No. 01702 leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin at 3:45 PM on August 30 and arrives in Jabalpur at 9:30 AM on August 31. This route includes vital stops in Damoh, Sagar, Katni Murwara, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi, Gwalior, Dholpur, Agra Cantt, Mathura, and Kosi Kalan, offering AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper, and General class accommodations. Additionally, the Kota-Hazrat Nizamuddin-Kota special operates under
Train No. 09803 and 09804. Train No. 09803 departs Kota at 10:15 PM on August 22, 24, and 26, 2026, arriving at 7:00 AM, while return service 09804 departs Hazrat Nizamuddin at 9:00 AM on August 23, 25, and 27, arriving in Kota at 7:35 PM. Stoppages include Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Hindaun City, Bayana, Bharatpur, and Mathura.
Regional networks are scaling operations to meet local travel demands between August 22 and August 31, 2026. Central Railway is running four special services, while Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand will see six trains. These include
four special services between Bareilly and Roorkee operating under train numbers 04321, 04320, 04319, and 04322 alongside
two unreserved services between Lucknow and Haridwar operated as train numbers 04329 and 04330. Furthermore, services between Subedarganj and Shakur Basti are scheduled across various dates from August 25 to August 31 under
Train Nos. 02275, 02276, 04147, 04148, 04163, and 04164. A Mathura-Sogaria special operating as
train numbers 02921 and 0292 is also operational from August 24 to August 30, serving stations including Indergarh, Sumerganj Mandi, and Shri Mahavir Ji.
