SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY announced the operation of a special train, designated Train No. 06261, connecting Mysuru to Hazrat Nizamuddin. This service, set to run once, departs Mysuru on May 21st at 04:00 AM, arriving in Hazrat Nizamuddin on May 23rd at 05:45 AM. The return journey, Train No. 06262, will depart Hazrat Nizamuddin on May 24th at 09:00 PM, reaching Mysuru on May 26th at 11:55 PM. The stated objective for this special service is to alleviate passenger congestion during the peak summer travel period.
The special train configuration includes 18 Sleeper Class coaches and two Second Class Luggage-cum-Brake Vans/Divyangjan Friendly Compartment, totaling 20 coaches. Passengers will find intermediate stops at several stations, including Hassan, Arsikere, Birur, SMM Haveri, SSS Hubballi, Vijayapura, Solapur, Daund, Belapur, Manmad, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Rani Kamlapati, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Junction, and Agra Cantt, serving both directions of travel.
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Existing Rail Connectivity and Operational Details
Beyond the temporary special service, the Mysuru - Delhi Hazrat Nizamuddin Swarna Jayanti SF Express (12781) operates as a regular direct route. This train departs Mysuru Junction on Fridays, reaching Hazrat Nizamuddin two days later, on Sundays. The Nzm Mys Sf Exp 12782 covers a significant distance of 2612 km, with a journey duration of approximately 45 hours and 10 minutes. This existing service traverses 32 stations between its origin and destination.
The Swarna Jayanti SF Express from Mysuru (12781) typically departs Mysuru Junction around 20:10, arriving at Hazrat Nizamuddin around 17:10 after two nights of travel. Conversely, the 12782 NZM MYS SF EXP departs Hazrat Nizamuddin at approximately 05:10 on its first day, reaching Mysuru Jn at 02:20 on day three of its journey, after halts at various stations including Palam, Delhi Kishan Ganj, and Adarsh Nagar Delhi. The list of stations served by the regular 12781/12782 express includes locations such as Pune, Ahmednagar, Manmad, Bhusaval, Itarsi, Bhopal, Jhansi, Gwalior, Agra, and Mathura, before reaching its final stops in Delhi and Mysuru respectively. The operational window for Char Dham routes in 2026 is noted as extending from April to November, with specific dates varying by destination.
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