Patna, Vikas Kumar Ojha, 14th February 2025: To facilitate railway passengers, a special passenger train will run between Narkatiaganj and Gaunaha from 16th February 2025 to 30th April 2025, covering 77 trips during this period.
Train No. 05502 Narkatiaganj-Gaunaha Passenger Special will depart from Narkatiaganj at 12:05 PM and arrive at Gaunaha at 1:00 PM. For the return journey, Train No. 05501 Gaunaha-Narkatiaganj Passenger Special will leave Gaunaha at 2:00 PM and reach Narkatiaganj at 3:10 PM.
This special passenger train will have a two-minute halt at Amolwa and Bhitiharwa Ashram stations in both up and down directions.
In view of the increased rush of devotees during the Maha Kumbh Mela, Indian Railways has announced several special trains to accommodate the demand. The following additional Kumbh Mela special trains will be operated:
1. Jogbani-Tundla-Jogbani Kumbh Mela Special (Via Prayagraj)
- Train No. 05720 (Jogbani-Tundla Kumbh Special) will depart from Jogbani on 15th February 2025 at 6:40 PM and reach Tundla the next day at 7:00 PM.
- Return Train No. 05719 (Tundla-Jogbani Kumbh Special) will depart from Tundla on 17th February 2025 at 9:40 PM and reach Jogbani the next day at 2:20 PM.
- The train will stop at Mansi, Khagaria, Barauni, Hajipur, Patliputra, Danapur, Ara, Buxar, DDU, and Prayagraj.
2. Valsad-Danapur-Valsad Kumbh Mela Special
- Train No. 09019 (Valsad-Danapur Kumbh Special) will depart from Valsad on 23rd February 2025 at 8:40 AM, reaching Prayagraj Chheoki at 10:25 AM the next day and Danapur at 6:00 PM via DDU (2:20 PM), Buxar (3:45 PM), and Ara (5:00 PM).
- Return Train No. 09020 (Danapur-Valsad Kumbh Special) will depart from Danapur on 24th February 2025 at 11:30 PM and reach Valsad at 9:30 AM the next day, with stops at Ara (12:28 AM), Buxar (1:30 AM), DDU (3:15 AM), and Prayagraj Chheoki (5:50 AM).
3. Rangapara North-Tundla Kumbh Mela Special (Via Prayagraj)
- Train No. 05841 (Rangapara North-Tundla Kumbh Special) will depart from Rangapara North on 15th February 2025 at 5:30 PM, reaching Tundla at 6:30 AM the next day.
- The train will pass through Khagaria, Barauni, Shahpur Patoree, Hajipur, Patliputra, Danapur, Ara, Buxar, DDU, and Prayagraj.
These special trains aim to ensure a smooth travel experience for devotees attending the Maha Kumbh Mela.
