Mumbai: The Maha Kumbh 2025, which commenced on January 13, is anticipated to draw 45 crore devotees and tourists, marking it as one of the largest gatherings worldwide. To accommodate the millions of pilgrims travelling to Prayagraj for this grand spiritual event, Indian Railways has commenced operations of 49 special trains starting today, January 19, 2025; linking Prayagraj with various cities across the country.
These trains, connecting Prayagraj with cities across India, are part of the larger effort to run over 13,000 trains, including 3,000 special trains, during the grand spiritual event.
With the Maha Kumbh Mela already drawing record-breaking crowds since its commencement on January 13, these special trains provide direct connectivity to Prayagraj from major cities such as Delhi, Gaya, Visakhapatnam, and Amritsar.
Indian Railways has also introduced several passenger-friendly measures, including mobile ticketing, tent accommodations, and unreserved ticket counters, to ensure a comfortable travel experience.
Indian Railways’ Maha Kumbh Initiatives
To accommodate the immense influx of pilgrims, Indian Railways has implemented extensive measures, including the introduction of over 13,000 trainsof which 3,000 are special trainsduring the Maha Kumbh period. These efforts aim to provide direct connectivity to Prayagraj from various regions across India.
Additional arrangements include a tent city by IRCTC, mobile ticketing machines for issuing tickets at shelters and waiting rooms, and the setup of 554 unreserved ticket counters. Reserved trains are also operating from 50 long-distance citiesensuring better access for devotees.
List of Special Trains running from today (January 19, 2025):
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- Train No. 04662: Amritsar Junction to Phaphamau, departs at 20:10.
- Train No. 04811: Barmer to Barauni Junction, departs at 17:30.
- Train No. 09609: Udaipur City to Dhanbad Junction, departs at 13:00.
- Train No. 04315: Maula Ali to Gaya Junction, departs at 17:50.
- Train No. 07711: Tatanagar Junction to Tundla Junction, departs at 20:55.
- Train No. 02418: Delhi Junction to Subedarganj, departs at 09:30.
- Train No. 04065: Phaphamau to Delhi Junction, departs at 23:30.
- Train No. 04315: Phaphamau to Dehradun, departs at 06:30.
- Train No. 04526: Bathinda Junction to Phaphamau, departs at 04:30.
- Train No. 03032: Bhind to Howrah, departs at 03:30.
- Train No. 03220: Prayagraj to Patna, departs at 22:35.
- Train No. 03690: Prayagraj to Gaya, departs at 11:00.
- Train No. 05560: Tundla to Saharsa, departs at 11:20.
- Train No. 03410: Prayagraj Rambagh to Malda Town, departs at 19:15.
- Train No. 03219: Patna to Prayagraj, departs at 14:25.
- Train No. 03689: Gaya to Prayagraj, departs at 02:20.
- Train No. 09018: Gaya to Vapi, departs at 22:00.
- Train No. 01901: Agra Fort to Subedarganj, departs at 06:31.
- Train No. 01902: Subedarganj to Agra Fort, departs at 14:30.
- Train No. 04206: Prayagraj to Prayagraj Sangam, departs at 14:15.
- Train No. 04201: Alamnagar to Prayagraj Sangam, departs at 19:15.
- Train No. 06603: Bina Malkhedi to Katni Mudwara, departs at 14:00.
- Train No. 08562: Visakhapatnam to Gorakhpur, departs at 22:20.
| Train number | Route | Timings |
| 4662 | Amritsar Junction – Phaphamau | 20:10 |
| 4811 | Barmer – Barauni Junction | 17:30 |
| 9609 | Udaipur City – Dhanbad Junction | 13:00 |
| 4315 | Maula Ali – Gaya Junction | 17:50 |
| 7711 | Tatanagar Junction – Tundla Junction | 20:55 |
| 2418 | Delhi Junction – Subedarganj | 9:30 |
| 4065 | Phaphamau – Delhi Junction | 23:30 |
| 4315 | Phaphamau – Dehradun | 6:30 |
| 4526 | Bathinda Junction – Phaphamau | 4:30 |
| 3032 | Bhind – Howrah | 3:30 |
| 3220 | Prayagraj – Patna | 22:35 |
| 3690 | Prayagraj – Gaya | 11:00 |
| 5560 | Tundla – Saharsa | 11:20 |
| 3410 | Prayagraj Rambagh – Malda Town | 19:15 |
| 3219 | Patna – Prayagraj | 14:25 |
| 3689 | Gaya – Prayagraj | 2:20 |
| 9018 | Gaya – Vapi | 22:00 |
| 1901 | Agra Fort – Subedarganj | 6:31 |
| 1902 | Subedarganj – Agra Fort | 14:30 |
| 4206 | Prayagraj – Prayagraj Sangam | 14:15 |
| 4201 | Alamnagar – Prayagraj Sangam | 19:15 |
| 6603 | Bina Malkhedi – Katni Mudwara | 14:00 |
| 8562 | Visakhapatnam – Gorakhpur | 22:20 |
With Indian Railways offering dedicated special trains and enhanced services, pilgrims can travel with ease to participate in this once-in-12-year spiritual gathering. Be sure to check the schedules, routes, and ticketing options to plan a hassle-free journey to Prayagraj.
The Maha Kumbh 2025 is not just a religious event but a celebration of faith and culture on an unprecedented scale. Indian Railways’ special train services ensure that devotees from every corner of India can partake in this divine experience. Don’t miss the opportunity—book your tickets today and embark on a memorable pilgrimage.
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