Khajuraho-Hazrat Nizamuddin Special Train for Festive Rush
To manage the massive influx of passengers during the upcoming holiday season, Indian Railways has announced the launch of a special festival train service connecting Khajuraho and Hazrat Nizamuddin. This initiative is specifically designed to accommodate the heavy travel demand expected during Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja.
Detailed Schedule and Frequency of Special Trains
The special service will operate under two distinct train numbers, providing a total of 13 trips in each direction to assist travelers. The schedule is as follows:
- Train No. 01913 (Khajuraho to Hazrat Nizamuddin): This train will depart from Khajuraho every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. The service period runs from October 21, 2026, to November 18, 2026.
- Train No. 01914 (Hazrat Nizamuddin to Khajuraho): The return service will depart from Hazrat Nizamuddin every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, operating from October 22, 2026, to November 19, 2026.
Route Overview and Important Station Stops
The train will traverse a key route through Gwalior, Agra Cantt, and Mathura. For passengers boarding Train No. 01913, the departure from Khajuraho is scheduled for 22:15. The train will make scheduled stops at the following stations:
- Duriaganj (22:29)
- Maharaja Chhatrasal Chhatarpur (22:52)
- Tikamgarh (23:50)
- Dailwara Chord Line (00:50)
- Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi (02:10)
- Datia (02:40)
- Dabra (03:30)
- Gwalior (05:05)
- Morena (05:55)
- Dholpur (06:45)
- Agra Cantt (07:40)
- Mathura (08:50)
- Kosi Kalan (09:25)
The service is scheduled to arrive at Hazrat Nizamuddin at 11:00 the following day.
Massive Nationwide Festive Travel Plan
This special service is part of a broader, large-scale strategy by the Northern Railway to manage holiday congestion. Across the country, Indian Railways has prepared an extensive travel network for the October and November 2026 period, which includes:
- 3.4 lakh regular train trips planned nationwide.
- 8,454 special services notified to support the peak festive travel demand.
Passengers are advised to check real-time updates and train status via the NTES app or by dialing the 139 helpline.