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North Central Railway Extends 36 Special Trains for Festive Season 2026

North Central Railway has extended the operation period of 36 special trains covering major routes from October to December 2026. The services connect destinations including Kanpur Central, Prayagraj, SubedarGanj, Agra, Udhna, Dadar, Valsad, Indore, Veraval, Pune, Hadapsar and Panvel.

Special Train Route and Schedule Details

The schedule covers extended operation periods, operating days and important NCR halt stations for the listed services.

Train No. & NameFromToFrequency / DatesImpact Status / New Route
01905 Kanpur Central–AsarwaKanpur CentralAsarwaMonday; 5 Oct–30 Nov 2026Extended operation
01906 Asarwa–Kanpur CentralAsarwaKanpur CentralTuesday; 6 Oct–1 Dec 2026Extended operation
01907 Agra Cantt–UdhnaAgra CanttUdhnaTuesday; 6 Oct–24 Nov 2026Extended operation
01908 Udhna–Agra CanttUdhnaAgra CanttWednesday; 7 Oct–25 Nov 2026Extended operation
01909 Asarwa–Agra CanttAsarwaAgra CanttTuesday; 6 Oct–24 Nov 2026Extended operation
01910 Agra Cantt–AsarwaAgra CanttAsarwaMonday; 5 Oct–23 Nov 2026Extended operation
02199 Veerangana Lakshmibai Jhansi–Banda TerminusVeerangana Lakshmibai JhansiBanda TerminusThursday; 1 Oct–26 Nov 2026Extended operation
02200 Banda Terminus–Veerangana Lakshmibai JhansiBanda TerminusVeerangana Lakshmibai JhansiSaturday; 3 Oct–28 Nov 2026Extended operation
04105 Prayagraj–UdhnaPrayagrajUdhnaThursday, Sunday; 1 Oct–29 Nov 2026Extended operation
04106 Udhna–PrayagrajUdhnaPrayagrajFriday, Monday; 2 Oct–30 Nov 2026Extended operation
04179 Prayagraj–SabarmatiPrayagrajSabarmatiSaturday, Tuesday; 3 Oct–28 Nov 2026Extended operation
04180 Sabarmati–PrayagrajSabarmatiPrayagrajSunday, Wednesday; 4 Oct–29 Nov 2026Extended operation
04119 SubedarGanj–UdhnaSubedarGanjUdhnaSaturday; 3 Oct–28 Nov 2026Extended operation
04120 Udhna–SubedarGanjUdhnaSubedarGanjSunday; 4 Oct–29 Nov 2026Extended operation
04139 Prayagraj–DadarPrayagrajDadarFriday; 2 Oct–27 Nov 2026Extended operation
04140 Dadar–PrayagrajDadarPrayagrajSunday; 4 Oct–29 Nov 2026Extended operation
04155 SubedarGanj–UdhnaSubedarGanjUdhnaMonday, Thursday; 19 Oct–26 Nov 2026Extended operation
04156 Udhna–SubedarGanjUdhnaSubedarGanjTuesday, Friday; 20 Oct–27 Nov 2026Extended operation
04175 SubedarGanj–DadarSubedarGanjDadarSunday; 4 Oct–22 Nov 2026Extended operation
04176 Dadar–SubedarGanjDadarSubedarGanjTuesday; 6 Oct–24 Nov 2026Extended operation
04177 SubedarGanj–ValsadSubedarGanjValsadTuesday; 6 Oct–24 Nov 2026Extended operation
04178 Valsad–SubedarGanjValsadSubedarGanjWednesday; 7 Oct–25 Nov 2026Extended operation
04169 SubedarGanj–IndoreSubedarGanjIndoreFriday, Monday; 2 Oct–27 Nov 2026Extended operation
04170 Indore–SubedarGanjIndoreSubedarGanjSaturday, Tuesday; 3 Oct–28 Nov 2026Extended operation
04173 Prayagraj–VeravalPrayagrajVeravalThursday; 1 Oct–26 Nov 2026Extended operation
04174 Veraval–PrayagrajVeravalPrayagrajFriday; 2 Oct–27 Nov 2026Extended operation
02417 Prayagraj–Shakur BastiPrayagrajShakur BastiSunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday; 15 Oct–14 Dec 2026Extended operation
02418 Shakur Basti–PrayagrajShakur BastiPrayagrajWednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday; 17 Oct–17 Dec 2026Extended operation
04163 Narayanpur Bazar–Shakur BastiNarayanpur BazarShakur BastiTuesday, Wednesday, Saturday; 17 Oct–16 Dec 2026Extended operation
04164 Shakur Basti–Narayanpur BazarShakur BastiNarayanpur BazarMonday, Tuesday, Friday; 6 Oct–15 Dec 2026Extended operation
01922 Veerangana Lakshmibai Jhansi–PuneVeerangana Lakshmibai JhansiPuneWednesday; 21 Oct–18 Nov 2026Extended operation
01921 Pune–Veerangana Lakshmibai JhansiPuneVeerangana Lakshmibai JhansiThursday; 22 Oct–19 Nov 2026Extended operation
01924 Veerangana Lakshmibai Jhansi–HadapsarVeerangana Lakshmibai JhansiHadapsarSaturday; 17 Oct–21 Nov 2026Extended operation
01923 Hadapsar–Veerangana Lakshmibai JhansiHadapsarVeerangana Lakshmibai JhansiSunday; 18 Oct–22 Nov 2026Extended operation
04103 SubedarGanj–PanvelSubedarGanjPanvelWednesday; 21 Oct–18 Nov 2026Extended operation
04104 Panvel–SubedarGanjPanvelSubedarGanjThursday; 22 Oct–19 Nov 2026Extended operation

Route Halts, Timings, or Alternate Arrangements

  • Kanpur Central–Asarwa services: NCR-listed halts include Etawah, Firozabad, Tundla Jn., Idgah Agra Jn., Fatehpur Sikri and Rupbas.
  • Agra–Udhna/Asarwa services: the schedule includes Agra Cantt, Fatehpur Sikri, Auwa and Rupbas among the listed NCR stops.
  • Jhansi–Banda services: the listed halts are Veerangana Lakshmibai Jhansi, Datia, Dabra and Gwalior Jn..
  • Prayagraj–Udhna services: the schedule lists Prayagraj Jn., Sirathu, Fatehpur, Govindpuri, Etawah Jn., Bhind and Gwalior Jn..
  • Prayagraj–Dadar/Sabarmati services: key listed stops include Prayagraj Jn., Fatehpur, Govindpuri, Etawah Jn., Tundla Jn., Idgah Agra Jn., Fatehpur Sikri and Rupbas.
  • SubedarGanj–Udhna services: listed halts include Fatehpur, Govindpuri, Pukhrayan, Orai, Veerangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Jn. and Lalitpur Jn..
  • SubedarGanj–Indore services: the schedule includes Sirathu, Fatehpur, Govindpuri, Jhijhak, Etawah Jn. and Bhind.
  • Prayagraj–Veraval services: listed NCR stops include Prayagraj Jn., Fatehpur, Govindpuri, Jhijhak, Fafund, Etawah Jn., Tundla Jn. and Idgah Agra Jn..
  • Prayagraj–Shakur Basti and Narayanpur Bazar–Shakur Basti services: the listed stops cover Bharwari, Sirathu, Fatehpur, Bindki Road, Kanpur Central, Fafund, Etawah, Shikohabad, Tundla, Hathras, Aligarh and Khurja, with additional stations shown in the reverse direction.
  • Jhansi–Pune/Hadapsar services: Lalitpur is the NCR halt listed for all four services.
  • SubedarGanj–Panvel services: Manikpur is the listed NCR halt.
  • The source provides operating days, routes, halts and additional operation periods but does not provide exact arrival/departure timings or refund arrangements.

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