Diwali Special Train: Passenger traffic on trains surges significantly during Diwali. People are preparing to travel from Delhi to their homes in nearby districts for the holidays, as most prefer to celebrate Diwali with their families. In anticipation of this rush, North Central Railway has announced a special MEMU train service. The railway has stated that the Hazrat Nizamuddin–Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi–Hazrat Nizamuddin MEMU Special (Train Nos. 04412/04411) will operate as a dedicated Diwali special, making three round trips.

Meanwhile, Indian Railways has taken significant steps to provide relief to passengers travelling to Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Delhi amidst the heavy rush expected during Diwali and Chhath Puja. Central Railway has also announced special train services to accommodate the crowds. The railway administration has declared that 162 additional ‘Festival Special’ trains will run for those travelling home for these festivals.

Schedule for Train No. 04412 (Hazrat Nizamuddin–Jhansi)
Train No. 04412 (Hazrat Nizamuddin–Jhansi) will operate on November 5, 6, and 7. It will depart from Hazrat Nizamuddin station at 19:25 (7:25 PM) and arrive at Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi station at 05:30 the following morning.

Schedule for Train No. 04411 (Jhansi–Hazrat Nizamuddin)
Train No. 04411 (Jhansi–Hazrat Nizamuddin) will operate on November 6, 7, and 8. This train will depart from Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi at 6:00 AM and arrive at Hazrat Nizamuddin station at 5:20 PM (17:20 hours) on the same day.

Stoppages for Train No. 04412/04411
In both directions, this train will stop at the following stations: Faridabad, Palwal, Hodal, Kosi Kalan, Chhata, Mathura, Farah, Raja Ki Mandi, Agra Cantt, Jajau, Dholpur, Morena, Gwalior, Dabra, Sonagir, and Datia.

Rail Ticket Booking and Reservation Process
Reserved Tickets: Passengers can book seats through Indian Railways’ computerised Passenger Reservation Centres and the official IRCTC website.
Unreserved Travel: Passengers travelling in unreserved coaches can purchase tickets at general fares from UTS counters.
RailOne App: Passengers can also use the RailOne mobile app for easy ticket booking and other services.