NEW DELHI, India | August 25, 2026 —
Raksha Bandhan 2026 special trains are giving passengers additional travel options as the festival rush builds across Delhi, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh ahead of Rakhi on Friday, August 28.
Special services have been scheduled on key routes including Kota–Hazrat Nizamuddin, Jabalpur–Hazrat Nizamuddin and Bhopal–Rewa, with several departures falling between August 25 and August 31.
For passengers still struggling with waiting lists on regular trains, these services could provide an important last-minute alternative. Travelers should, however, check live availability and final timings through Indian Railways before leaving for the station.
Kota–Hazrat Nizamuddin Special Train
Passengers traveling between Rajasthan and Delhi have the 09803/09804 Kota–Hazrat Nizamuddin–Kota Special as an additional option.
Train No. 09803: Kota to Hazrat Nizamuddin
The train is scheduled to operate from Kota on:
- August 22
- August 24
- August 26
It departs Kota Junction at 10:15 p.m. and is scheduled to reach Hazrat Nizamuddin at 7 a.m. the following morning.
Major stops include:
Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Hindaun City, Bayana, Bharatpur and Mathura.
Train No. 09804: Hazrat Nizamuddin to Kota
The return service operates on:
- August 23
- August 25
- August 27
It leaves Hazrat Nizamuddin at 9 a.m. and is scheduled to arrive at Kota at 7:35 p.m.
For passengers planning to travel immediately before Raksha Bandhan, the August 26 and August 27 services are particularly relevant.
Jabalpur–Hazrat Nizamuddin Special
Passengers traveling between Madhya Pradesh and Delhi also have a dedicated festival service.
Train No. 01701 Jabalpur–Hazrat Nizamuddin Special will depart Jabalpur at 8:20 p.m. on August 29 and reach Hazrat Nizamuddin at 2:25 p.m. on August 30.
The return service, Train No. 01702, will leave Hazrat Nizamuddin at 3:45 p.m. on August 30 and reach Jabalpur at approximately 9:30 a.m. on August 31.
The train is scheduled to stop at important stations including:
Katni Murwara, Damoh, Sagar, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi, Gwalior, Dholpur, Agra Cantt, Mathura and Kosi Kalan.
AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper and General accommodation is expected to be available, subject to the final coach composition and booking status.
Bhopal–Rewa Special Trains
Madhya Pradesh passengers are also getting additional services on the heavily traveled Bhopal–Rewa corridor.
Train No. 02155 Bhopal–Rewa Superfast Special is scheduled to depart Bhopal at 10:25 p.m. on August 25, reaching Rewa at approximately 7:20 a.m. the following day.
The return Train No. 02156 Rewa–Bhopal Special will leave Rewa at 6:35 p.m. on August 26 and reach Bhopal early the next morning.
Another service, Train No. 02189 Bhopal–Rewa Superfast Special, is scheduled for August 26 and August 27, departing Bhopal at 10:25 p.m.
The route serves important stations such as Vidisha, Bina, Sagar, Damoh, Katni Murwara, Maihar and Satna.
Additional Rewa–Bhopal services are also scheduled around August 29 and August 30 as passenger demand remains high.
Check Ticket Availability Before Reaching the Station
Festival special trains can also fill quickly.
Passengers should check the latest seat availability, platform information, route changes and running status before traveling.
Official options include:
Passengers can also use the 139 railway enquiry service for updated information.
Because special-train timings can be revised for operational reasons, travelers should not rely only on screenshots or forwarded social-media messages.
Raksha Bandhan Travel Rush Peaks This Week
Raksha Bandhan falls on August 28, 2026, creating one of the busiest intercity travel windows of the month as families travel home for the festival.
The pressure is particularly visible on routes connecting Delhi with Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and other high-demand regions.
For travelers who have not secured confirmed berths on regular trains, the most practical strategy is to check special-train availability repeatedly, including Tatkal and current booking options where applicable.
Passengers should also arrive at stations with sufficient time during the festival rush, as platforms and access roads may be significantly busier than usual.
For INVC NEWS readers following our Raksha Bandhan 2026 coverage, this railway guide should be internally linked with the main Raksha Bandhan date and muhurat story.
The upcoming Chandra Grahan and Raksha Bandhan explainer can also be linked contextually from the festival paragraph, creating a useful cluster rather than adding unrelated festival links.
