When does train 01988 run?

Train 01988 runs on Fri,sun from 1 November 2026 to 1 November 2026 — 1 running date in this period, as published by Indian Railways.

What time does 01988 leave Mathura Jn and reach Banda Jn?

It departs Mathura Jn at 19:00 and arrives at Banda Jn at 02:40 (day 2), a journey of 7h 40m over 463 km.

Which stations does 01988 stop at?

11 stations: Mathura Jn, Raja KI Mandi Jn, Agra Cantt Jn, Dhaulpur, Morena, Gwalior Jn, Dabra, Datia, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Jn, Mahoba, Banda Jn.

Is 01988 a festival special?

Indian Railways lists 01988 as a special (temporary) service running in the Dussehra, Diwali & Chhath 2026 season; its name does not state an occasion, so we do not add one.

Can I check seats on 01988?

Yes. "Plan your journey" opens YaatriGan's search with Mathura Jn → Banda Jn and the next run date filled in; the plan checks live availability, fares and confirmation chances for this train and every alternative.

Special train · Dussehra, Diwali & Chhath 2026 · TOD

01988 Mathura Jn to Banda Jn Special

MTJ-BNDA EXAM SPL

19:00 → 02:40 (+1) · 7h 40m · 463 km Fri,sun · 1 Nov 11 stations

Plan your journey nowNext run: 1 Nov

Train 01988 MTJ-BNDA EXAM SPL is a special train from Mathura Jn (MTJ) to Banda Jn (BNDA). It runs on Fri,sun from 1 November 2026 to 1 November 2026 (1 published run), departing Mathura Jn at 19:00 and reaching Banda Jn at 02:40 on day 2 — 7h 40m for 463 km, with 11 stations including Agra Cantt Jn, Dhaulpur, Morena, Gwalior Jn, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Jn.

01988 timetable: every stop from Mathura Jn to Banda Jn

Station	Code	Arrives	Departs	Day	Km
Mathura Jn	MTJ	—	19:00	1	0
Raja KI Mandi Jn	RKM	19:48	19:50	1	49
Agra Cantt Jn	AGC	20:00	20:05	1	53
Dhaulpur	DHO	21:10	21:12	1	106
Morena	MRA	21:30	21:32	1	133
Gwalior Jn	GWL	22:10	22:12	1	172
Dabra	DBA	23:09	23:11	1	215
Datia	DAA	23:33	23:35	1	246
Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Jn	VGLJ	23:45	23:50	1	270
Mahoba	MBA	01:18	01:20	2	409
Banda Jn	BNDA	02:40	—	2	463

Running days and dates

Fri,sun · 1 Nov · 1 runs

1 Nov

01988 Mathura Jn to Banda Jn Special

01988 timetable: every stop from Mathura Jn to Banda Jn

Running days and dates

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