Indian Railways Announces Weekly Festival Special Train Between Agra Cantt and Jammu Region

Special service to operate for five trips in each direction from November 1 to November 30, 2026, connecting Agra, Delhi, Punjab and Jammu with AC, sleeper and general coaches.

Indian Railways has announced a weekly Festival Special train between Agra Cantt and Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan to accommodate the additional passenger rush during the festive season and make travel more convenient. The special service will operate for five trips in each direction, connecting important destinations across Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Jammu.

The train service will provide an additional travel option for passengers heading towards Jammu and adjoining regions, while also benefiting travellers boarding at intermediate stations along the route.

According to the schedule, Train No. 01903 will run from Agra Cantt to Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan every Sunday from November 1 to November 29, 2026. In the return direction, Train No. 01904 will operate every Monday from Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan to Agra Cantt, between November 2 and November 30, 2026.

The special trains will have a combination of air-conditioned, sleeper and general coaches, catering to passengers with different travel preferences and budgets.

Train Schedule and Timings

Train No. 01903 will depart from Agra Cantt at 8:00 pm and reach Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan at 12:20 pm the following day. On its journey, it will pass through Vrindaban Road, Kosi Kalan, Delhi Safdarjung, Rohtak, Jind, Jakhal, Dhuri, Ludhiana, Jalandhar Cantt, Pathankot Cantt and Jammu Tawi.

In the return direction, Train No. 01904 will depart from Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan at 4:05 pm and arrive at Agra Cantt at 8:40 am the following day.

Train No. 01903: Agra Cantt to Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan

Station Arrival Departure
Agra Cantt — 8:00 pm
Vrindaban Road 8:55 pm 9:00 pm
Kosi Kalan 9:23 pm 9:25 pm
Delhi Safdarjung 11:15 pm 11:25 pm
Rohtak 12:01 am 12:06 am
Jind 12:50 am 12:52 am
Jakhal 2:45 am 2:53 am
Dhuri 4:05 am 4:10 am
Ludhiana 5:25 am 5:35 am
Jalandhar Cantt 6:30 am 6:35 am
Pathankot Cantt 8:20 am 8:25 am
Jammu Tawi 10:20 am 10:30 am
Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan 12:20 pm —

Train No. 01904: Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan to Agra Cantt

Station Arrival Departure
Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan — 4:05 pm
Jammu Tawi 5:05 pm 5:10 pm
Pathankot Cantt 6:35 pm 6:40 pm
Jalandhar Cantt 8:25 pm 8:30 pm
Ludhiana 9:15 pm 9:25 pm
Dhuri 10:40 pm 10:45 pm
Jakhal 12:05 am 12:10 am
Jind 1:20 am 1:22 am
Rohtak 2:10 am 2:15 am
Delhi Safdarjung 3:50 am 3:55 am
Kosi Kalan 6:08 am 6:10 am
Vrindaban Road 6:33 am 6:38 am
Agra Cantt 8:40 am —

Connectivity Across Multiple States

The festival special service will link key railway stations across several states, providing additional capacity during a period of increased travel demand. Stops at Delhi Safdarjung, Ludhiana, Jalandhar Cantt, Pathankot Cantt and Jammu Tawi will offer passengers more options for boarding and alighting along the route.

The AC, sleeper and general coach composition is intended to accommodate a range of passenger requirements. The service may be particularly useful for people travelling to visit family, undertake festive journeys or connect with destinations in the Jammu region.

Indian Railways regularly introduces special trains during periods of heightened demand to supplement regular services and ease pressure on existing trains. Passengers planning to use this service should check the latest timetable, seat availability, fare details and booking status through official railway channels before beginning their journey.

With five scheduled trips in each direction, the Agra Cantt–Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Weekly Festival Special will provide an additional rail option through November 2026, helping passengers plan their festive-season travel.

Dhirendra Pundir

Dhirendra Pundir is a seasoned journalist with 27 years of experience in Indian media, specialising in crime, investigative reporting and politics. He has reported from almost every state in the country and covered every general election since 1999. Pundir was among the early journalists to introduce sting operations into Indian newsrooms, contributing to the evolution of investigative journalism in India. Throughout his career, he has worked with prominent news organisations, including Aaj Tak and News Nation. He served as Political Editor at News Nation and later headed the News State television channel, bringing extensive editorial and field reporting experience to his leadership roles.

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