Train services are expected to see heavy passenger demand during the Diwali holiday period, as a large number of people travel from Delhi and nearby areas to their hometowns to celebrate the festival with their families. To manage the expected rush, North Central Railway has announced a special MEMU service between Hazrat Nizamuddin and Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi.
The Hazrat Nizamuddin–Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi–Hazrat Nizamuddin MEMU Special, operating as Train Nos. 04412/04411, will make three round trips as a Diwali special service.
Indian Railways has also announced additional arrangements for passengers travelling towards Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Delhi during the Diwali and Chhath Puja rush. According to the railway administration, 162 additional Festival Special trains will be operated to accommodate the increased demand.
Hazrat Nizamuddin to Jhansi Train Schedule
Train No. 04412 will operate from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi on November 5, 6 and 7.
The train will leave Hazrat Nizamuddin at 7:25 PM and reach Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi at 5:30 AM the next morning.
For the return journey, Train No. 04411 will run from Jhansi to Hazrat Nizamuddin on November 6, 7 and 8.
It will depart from Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi at 6:00 AM and reach Hazrat Nizamuddin at 5:20 PM on the same day.
Full List of Stoppages
The MEMU special will halt at 16 stations in both directions. The scheduled stoppages are:
Faridabad, Palwal, Hodal, Kosi Kalan, Chhata, Mathura, Farah, Raja Ki Mandi, Agra Cantt, Jajau, Dholpur, Morena, Gwalior, Dabra, Sonagir and Datia.
Passengers travelling between Delhi, Agra, Gwalior, Jhansi and the intermediate stations can use the special service during the announced operating dates.
Ticket Booking and Travel Options
Passengers travelling in reserved coaches can book their tickets through Indian Railways’ computerised Passenger Reservation Centres or the official IRCTC website.
Those travelling in unreserved coaches can purchase tickets at general fares through UTS counters. Passengers can also use the RailOne mobile app for ticket booking and other railway-related services.
Disclaimer: The train numbers, operating dates, timings and stoppages mentioned in this article are based on the information provided in the source material. Railway schedules and services may be changed or updated by the railway authorities. Passengers should check the latest information through official Indian Railways or IRCTC channels before travelling.