Udaipur to Delhi Weekly Special Trains for Festive Season
To manage the massive surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming festive season, the North Western Railway (NWR) has announced a new weekly special train service. The service will operate between Udaipur City and Delhi Sarai Rohilla via Sikar, providing essential connectivity for travelers during major holidays including Dussehra, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, and Chhath.
Amit Sudarshan, the Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of North Western Railway, confirmed that this initiative is part of a larger effort to ease travel across Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi during the peak holiday period.
Detailed Schedule for Train 09617 and 09618
The special service, operating under train numbers 09617 and 09618, will complete six trips in each direction. Travelers should take note of the specific timings and departure dates below:
- Train No. 09617 (Udaipur City to Delhi Sarai Rohilla): This train is scheduled to depart from Udaipur City every Wednesday at 9:15 PM, running from October 21 to November 25, 2026. Note: The initial departure on October 21 will be an early morning service at 4:00 AM. The train is expected to arrive at Delhi Sarai Rohilla at 11:15 AM the following day.
- Train No. 09618 (Delhi Sarai Rohilla to Udaipur City): This train will depart from Delhi Sarai Rohilla every Thursday at 1:45 PM, running from October 22 to November 26, 2026. It is scheduled to arrive in Udaipur City at 4:00 AM the next day.
Route and Key Station Stops
The weekly special will travel via Sikar and provide service to several important stations, including:
- Mavli
- Chittaurgarh
- Bhilwara
- Bijaynagar
- Ajmer
- Kishangarh
- Phulera
- Ringas
- Sikar
- Nim Ka Thana
- Narnaul
- Ateli
- Rewari
- Gurugram
- Delhi Cantt
Coach Composition and Capacity
To accommodate a wide range of passengers, the 22-coach special train has been configured with various classes of travel. The composition includes:
- 2 Second AC coaches
- 6 Third AC coaches
- 2 Third AC Economy coaches
- 6 Sleeper Class coaches
- 4 General Class coaches
- 1 Guard coach and 1 Power car
NWR’s Comprehensive Festive Travel Plan
The introduction of the Udaipur-Delhi special is just one part of a massive festive preparedness plan implemented by the North Western Railway. To ensure smooth movement of passengers, the railway has announced the following:
- Special Trains: The operation of 38 pairs of special trains, totaling 824 trips, to handle the holiday rush.
- Extra Coaches: The attachment of 150 additional coaches to 48 regular train pairs to reduce overcrowding and meet heightened demand.