Taj Express: Delhi-Jhansi Route Moves to Hazrat Nizamuddin
Starting November 1, 2026, Taj Express will operate from Hazrat Nizamuddin instead of New Delhi. Check the updated schedule for Delhi-Jhansi travelers.
Passengers traveling on the popular Taj Express between Delhi and Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Junction need to prepare for a significant operational shift. Indian Railways and the Northern Railway have announced that the train's terminal points are being relocated, affecting its daily service starting from November 1, 2026.
According to a formal notification issued on October 23, 2026, the train service, encompassing train numbers 12279 and 12280, will officially move its starting and ending terminals from New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) to Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station (NZM).
Revised Schedule for Train 12280 and 12279
The relocation of the terminals necessitates specific adjustments to the departure and arrival timings. To ensure passenger clarity, the updated schedule is detailed below:
Train Number 12280 (Delhi to Jhansi)
- New Departure: 7:05 AM from Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM).
- Previous Schedule: This train previously departed from New Delhi (NDLS) at 6:55 AM.
Train Number 12279 (Jhansi to Delhi)
- New Arrival: 9:25 PM at Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM).
- Previous Schedule: The train formerly reached Hazrat Nizamuddin at 9:05 PM and continued its journey to terminate at New Delhi.
Impact on Intermediate Stations
While the primary terminal points are shifting, Indian Railways has confirmed that the Taj Express will maintain its existing arrival and departure timings at all other intermediate stations along its route. The change is strictly limited to the origin and destination stations in the Delhi region.
Passengers are strongly advised to verify the updated timetable and plan their travel accordingly to avoid any inconvenience caused by this terminal change.