Kota Division Operates Three Special Train Pairs for Raksha Bandhan 2026
To accommodate the surge in passenger traffic for the Raksha Bandhan festival, the Kota division of the West Central Railway is operating three pairs of special trains. The services include the Sogaria-Mathura-Sogaria Unreserved Superfast Special, the Sogaria-Jabalpur-Sogaria Special, and the Kota-Hazrat Nizamuddin-Kota Express Special. Across the West Central Railway zone, 47 special train services are being operated from August 22 to August 31 to accommodate approximately one lakh passengers. Railway authorities urge passengers to verify specific schedules and stoppages via the RailMadad helpline 139, railway enquiry services, or the NTES app, and recommend securing reservations in advance.
Kota Hazrat Nizamuddin Express Special Schedule
The Kota-Hazrat Nizamuddin Raksha Bandhan Special (Train No. 09803) is operating on August 22, 24, and 26, 2026. Departing Kota at 10:15 PM, it reaches Hazrat Nizamuddin at 7:00 AM the following day, with stops at Indragarh, Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Shri Mahavir Ji, Hindaun City, Bayana, Bharatpur, and Mathura. It offers accommodation in First AC, AC II Tier, AC III Tier, AC III Economy, Sleeper, and General classes. Specifically, seats in AC II, AC III, Sleeper, and AC III Economy are available for the August 24 and 26 departures. Its return service, Train No. 09804, operates on August 23, 25, and 27, departing Hazrat Nizamuddin at 9:00 AM to arrive at Kota at 7:35 PM.
Additional Special Services and Jabalpur Route
The Sogaria-Jabalpur Special provides service with availability in AC II, AC III, and Sleeper classes on August 25 and 27. Additionally, the Sogaria-Mathura-Sogaria Unreserved Superfast Special (Train No. 02921/02922) is running from August 24 through August 30, 2026. Separately, the Jabalpur-Hazrat Nizamuddin Raksha Bandhan Special (Train No. 01701) is scheduled to depart Jabalpur on August 29, 2026, at 8:20 PM, arriving at Hazrat Nizamuddin at 2:25 PM the next day, with return service (Train No. 01702) on August 30. This route includes stops at Katni Murwara, Saugor, Damoh, Gwalior Junction, Agra Cantt, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Junction, Dholpur Junction, Mathura Junction, and Kosi Kalan, featuring AC II, AC III, Sleeper, and General coaches.