Bihar: Railways Announces More Special Kumbh Mela Trains for Devotees

Patna: Indian Railways has introduced a series of Kumbh Mela special trains to facilitate travel for devotees attending the grand religious gathering in Prayagraj. These special services will operate on select routes, including Dhanbad-Tundla, Barauni-Jhusi, and Kiul-Prayagraj Junction, ensuring smoother travel for pilgrims.

Dhanbad-Tundla Special: Train number 03697 will depart from Dhanbad at 12:40 PM on February 15, 2025, arriving at Tundla at 09:00 AM the following day. The return service, train number 03698, will leave Tundla at 04:00 PM on February 16, 2025, reaching Dhanbad at 12:40 PM the next day. Stops include Parasnath, Koderma, Gaya, Anugrah Narayan Road, Dehri on Sone, Sasaram, Bhabua Road, Chandauli Majhwar, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, Chunar, Mirzapur, and Prayagraj Junction.

Kiul-Prayagraj Junction Special: Train number 03213 will leave Kiul at 11:00 AM on February 19, 2025, reaching Prayagraj Junction at 10:00 PM the same day. The return journey, train number 03214, will depart Prayagraj Junction at 10:35 PM on February 19, 2025, arriving at Kiul the following day at 01:00 PM. Key stops include Lakhisarai, Sheikhpura, Warsaliganj, Nawada, Tilaiya, Wazirganj, Gaya, Anugrah Narayan Road, Dehri on Sone, Sasaram, Bhabua Road, Chandauli Majhwar, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, Chunar, and Mirzapur.

Barauni-Jhusi Special: Train number 05207 will leave Barauni at 04:30 PM on February 22, 2025, arriving at Jhusi at 05:30 AM the next day. The return service, train number 05208, will depart from Jhusi at 08:00 AM on February 23, 2025, reaching Barauni at 09:15 PM the same day. Stops include Bachhwara, Vidyapatidham, Shahpur Patori, Hajipur, Sonpur, Chhapra, and Varanasi.

Passengers can stay informed about train operations by dialing the railway helpline at 139 or by visiting the National Train Inquiry System (NTES) web portal or mobile app.