Raksha Bandhan Special Trains: The Northern Railway’s Lucknow Division has announced two one-way reserved special express trains to manage the increased passenger rush after Raksha Bandhan. The trains will help people returning to their workplaces and educational institutions reach major destinations more conveniently.
Both special trains will operate on August 30, connecting Ayodhya Cantt and Varanasi with Delhi.
Two Special Trains on August 30
| Train No. | Route | Departure | Destination | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04213 | Ayodhya Cantt–Anand Vihar Terminal | 6:20 PM | Anand Vihar Terminal | 6:00 AM |
| 04217 | Varanasi–New Delhi | 3:40 PM | New Delhi | 6:45 AM |
According to Northern Railway Lucknow Division, the decision has been taken to accommodate the additional passenger demand following Raksha Bandhan.
Train 04213: Ayodhya Cantt to Anand Vihar
Train 04213 Ayodhya Cantt–Anand Vihar Terminal Special Express will leave Ayodhya Cantt at 6:20 PM on August 30.
Major Stops and Timings
| Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Ayodhya Cantt | — | 6:20 PM |
| Barabanki | 7:48 PM | 7:50 PM |
| Lucknow | 8:45 PM | — |
| Bareilly | 12:48 AM | 12:50 AM |
| Moradabad | 2:40 AM | 2:50 AM |
| Hapur | 4:08 AM | 4:10 AM |
| Ghaziabad | 5:10 AM | — |
| Anand Vihar Terminal | 6:00 AM | — |
The train will have 19 coaches, including four general coaches and 13 AC 3-Tier Economy coaches.
Train 04217: Varanasi to New Delhi
The second special train, 04217 Varanasi–New Delhi Special Express, will depart from Varanasi at 3:40 PM on August 30.
Major Stops and Timings
| Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Varanasi | — | 3:40 PM |
| Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh | 5:25 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Rae Bareli Junction | 6:50 PM | — |
| Lucknow | 9:05 PM | 9:15 PM |
| Bareilly | 1:08 AM | 1:10 AM |
| Moradabad | — | 3:10 AM |
| Hapur | 4:28 AM | — |
| Ghaziabad | 5:30 AM | — |
| New Delhi | 6:45 AM | — |
This train will have 20 coaches, including four general coaches and 14 AC 3-Tier Economy coaches.
Why Are Special Trains Being Operated?
The additional services are aimed at handling the post-Raksha Bandhan travel rush, particularly among passengers returning to cities for work, studies and other commitments.
Passengers planning to travel on August 30 should check their reserved ticket status, boarding station and latest railway schedule before starting their journey, as timings can be subject to operational changes.
