- KR Bharat
- 2025-10-22
The South Central Railway (SCR) has announced that it will operate special train services between Secunderabad (Telangana) and Hazrat Nizamuddin (Delhi) to address heightened demand during the festive-and-travel rush. According to reports, the move comes amid increased footfall on the northern routes and is aimed at easing congestion, improving connectivity and offering travellers additional options.
These special trains are being timed and arranged in sync with the high-traffic travel seasons — particularly ahead of major festivals and vacations — thereby helping passengers travelling between Hyderabad/Andhra-Telangana region and Delhi/Northern India. The trains will run on specific dates and may include fewer stops, allowing faster journey times compared with regular services. For example, a previously announced special train on the route started from Secunderabad and ran to Hazrat Nizamuddin between April and July 2024.
SCR officials say the extra services will not only accommodate those travelling for family gatherings or festivals but will also reduce last-minute waitlists and overloaded trains on the route. Passengers are encouraged to book early and check for availability, as the special trains, while offering relief, still face high demand and dynamic pricing. Additionally, the special services may see certain operational changes such as additional stops or changes in terminal stations depending on logistics and track capacity.
In summary: if you are planning a trip from Secunderabad (or nearby stations under the SCR jurisdiction) to Delhi via Hazrat Nizamuddin in the near future, these special trains offer a timely alternative. It would be wise to monitor announcements from SCR, check for special-train numbers, and plan ahead given the high travel surge.
