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Rakhi travel peaks this week as Indian Railways rolls out festival specials on Delhi–Uttar Pradesh corridors. Starting today, August 25, Train 02275 Subedarganj–Shakur Basti runs from Prayagraj to Delhi; return 02276 operates tomorrow. Extra trips on August 30 and 31 align with Raksha Bandhan on August 28, giving late planners a vital window.
Northern Railway’s Agra division has readied three more specials on the Delhi–Agra–Jhansi–Khajuraho axis. 01901/01902 and 01903/01904 Jhansi–Hazrat Nizamuddin operate between August 26 and 31, while 01913/01914 Khajuraho–Hazrat Nizamuddin runs on August 26, 28 and 30. Halts include Agra Cantt, Mathura and Kosi Kalan, easing NCR inflow around the festive peak.
Delhi–UP festival specials: routes, dates, timings
On the Kanpur–Prayagraj side, Subedarganj–Shakur Basti halts at Fatehpur, Kanpur, Etawah, Tundla and Aligarh, departing 21:35 and reaching Delhi about 10:15. Two Delhi–Kanpur superfast specials strengthen the corridor: 02456 New Delhi–Kanpur Central on August 28, and 02458 Anand Vihar–Kanpur Central on August 30, with same‑day returns 02455 and 02457.
Live updates: coach additions and extra services
| Date | Train | Corridor | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25 | 02275 SFG–SSB | Prayagraj–Kanpur–Delhi | Departs 21:35; key halts Tundla, Aligarh. |
| Aug 28 | 02456 NDLS–CNB | Delhi–Kanpur | 07:15 ex‑NDLS; return 02455 same day. |
| Aug 26–31 | 01901/01902, 01903/01904, 01913/01914 | Jhansi/Khajuraho–Agra–NZM | Multiple runs; check seats live. |
Tatkal booking tips: IRCTC, NTES and 139
Seat‑check playbook: use IRCTC for availability and National Train Enquiry System for running. For quick snapshots, text “SEAT ” to 139. Tatkal opens 10:00 for AC and 11:00 for non‑AC; agents are barred for the first 30 minutes. Second chart closes around 30 minutes before departure.
Station crowd and platform access advisories
Expect controlled platform access and crowd marshals at New Delhi and Anand Vihar; arrive 60–75 minutes early and follow display boards for platform changes. If plans shift, note the 2026 rule: no refund within eight hours of departure; e‑tickets cancel online until charting per rules. Carry ID and prefer Metro for station access.