Railways to Run More Special Trains to Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh

Patna: In response to the surge in pilgrims for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Indian Railways has announced the operation of several special trains. Additional Kumbh Mela Special trains will run on key routes to facilitate devotees’ travel.

Jogbani-Tundla Mahakumbh Special

Train No. 05720 Jogbani-Tundla Kumbh Special will depart from Jogbani at 6.40pm on February 15, arriving at Tundla at 7pm the following day. The return service, Train No. 05719 Tundla-Jogbani Kumbh Special, will leave Tundla at 9.40pm on February 17 and reach Jogbani at 2.20am the next day. The train will pass through Mansi, Khagaria, Barauni, Hajipur, Patliputra, Danapur, Ara, Buxar, DDU, and Prayagraj in both directions.

Valsad-Danapur Mahakumbh Special

Train No. 09019 Valsad-Danapur Mahakumbh Special is scheduled to depart from Valsad at 8.40am on February 23, 2025, arriving at Prayagraj Chheoki at 10.25am the next day, with stops at DDU (2.20pm), Buxar (3.45pm), Ara (5pm), and Danapur (6pm). The return journey, Train No. 09020 Danapur-Valsad Mahakumbh Special, will leave Danapur at 11.30pm on February 24 and reach Valsad at 9.30am the following day, stopping at Ara (12.28am), Buxar (1.30am), DDU (3.15am), and Prayagraj Chheoki (5.50am).

Rangpara North-Tundla Kumbh Special

Train No. 05841 Rangpara North-Tundla Kumbh Special will depart from Rangpara North at 5.30pm on February 15, reaching Tundla at 6.30am the next day. The train will run via Khagaria, Barauni, Shahpur Patori, Hajipur, Patliputra, Danapur, Ara, Buxar, DDU, and Prayagraj.

These special services aim to provide additional capacity for pilgrims traveling to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh, ensuring a smoother and more comfortable journey during the religious event.