Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Northern Railway Announces Raksha Bandhan Special Trains for Festive Travel
Northern Railway is adding special trains for people travelling during Raksha Bandhan.
These trains will run between Jabalpur and Hazrat Nizamuddin, and between Kota and Hazrat Nizamuddin.
The Jabalpur train will leave on August 29, 2026, and return the next day.
The Kota train will run on August 22, 24 and 26, with return trips on the following days.
The trains will stop at several stations along their routes.
Passengers can choose from different types of coaches, including AC, Sleeper and General Class.
Railway officials have asked travellers to check the latest timings before leaving.
They can get information through Helpline 139, railway enquiry services or the NTES app.
Northern Railway will operate special trains during Raksha Bandhan in August 2026 to manage increased passenger demand.
The Jabalpur–Hazrat Nizamuddin special will run on August 29, with its return service operating on August 30.
The Jabalpur service will include AC, Sleeper and General Class accommodation, including 2 Tier and 3 Tier AC coaches.
The Kota–Hazrat Nizamuddin special will run from Kota on August 22, 24 and 26, with return services on August 23, 25 and 27.
Passengers can check updated timings and stoppages through Helpline 139, railway enquiry services or the NTES app.
- Who
- Northern Railway and passengers travelling during Raksha Bandhan.
- What
- Northern Railway announced special train services between Jabalpur or Kota and Hazrat Nizamuddin.
- When
- The services will operate on selected dates from August 22 to August 30, 2026.
- Where
- The trains will run between Jabalpur Junction, Kota Junction and Hazrat Nizamuddin, with multiple intermediate stops.
- Why
- The services are being operated to provide additional travel options during the Raksha Bandhan festive rush.
- Jabalpur outbound
- Train 01701 departs Jabalpur Junction at 8:20 pm on August 29, 2026, and reaches Hazrat Nizamuddin at 2:25 pm the following day.
- Jabalpur return
- Train 01702 departs Hazrat Nizamuddin at 3:45 pm on August 30 and reaches Jabalpur Junction at 9:30 am the following day.
- Kota outbound dates
- Train 09803 operates from Kota Junction on August 22, 24 and 26, departing at 10:15 pm and arriving at Hazrat Nizamuddin at 7:00 am the next day.
- Kota return dates
- Train 09804 operates on August 23, 25 and 27, departing Hazrat Nizamuddin at 9:00 am and reaching Kota at 7:35 pm.
- Jabalpur train classes
- 2 Tier AC, 3 Tier AC, Sleeper and General accommodation are available.
- Kota train classes
- 1st AC-cum-2 Tier AC, 2 Tier AC, 3 Tier AC, 3 Tier AC Economy, Sleeper and General accommodation are available.
- Passenger assistance
- Passengers can use RailMadad Helpline 139, railway enquiry services or the NTES app for information.