In light of the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, Western Railway has announced the operation of eight pairs of Maha Kumbh special train to manage the anticipated influx of pilgrims and ease travel logistics.
These trains will cater to various routes, connecting key religious destinations to ensure a comfortable and timely journey for devotees. Here is an in-depth overview of the services, schedules, routes, halts, and facilities offered by these special trains.
1. Valsad–Danapur Maha Kumbh Special Train
- Train Numbers:
- 09019: Valsad to Danapur
- 09020: Danapur to Valsad
- Service Dates:
- Valsad–Danapur: January 8, 17, 21, 25; February 8, 15, 19, 26, 2025.
- Danapur–Valsad: January 9, 18, 22, 26; February 9, 16, 20, 27, 2025.
- Timings:
- Valsad Departure: 08:40 hrs
- Danapur Arrival: 18:00 hrs (next day)
- Danapur Departure: 09:30 hrs
- Valsad Arrival: 23:30 hrs (third day)
- Halts: Navsari, Bhestan, Nandurbar, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Maihar, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Mirzapur, Chunar, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn., Buxar, and Ara.
- Composition: AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class, and General Second-Class Coaches.
- Booking: Opens on December 21, 2024, at PRS counters and the IRCTC website.
2. Sabarmati–Banaras Maha Kumbh Special Train
- Train Numbers:
- 09421: Sabarmati to Banaras
- 09422: Banaras to Sabarmati
- Service Dates:
- Sabarmati–Banaras: January 19, 23, 26, 2025.
- Banaras–Sabarmati: January 20, 24, 27, 2025.
- Timings:
- Sabarmati Departure: 10:25 hrs
- Banaras Arrival: 14:45 hrs (next day)
- Banaras Departure: 19:30 hrs
- Sabarmati Arrival: 01:25 hrs (third day)
- Halts: Gandhinagar Capital, Mahesana, Palanpur, Abu Road, Pindwara, Falna, Rani, Marwar, Beawar, Ajmer, Kishangarh, Jaipur, Bandikui, Bharatpur, Agra Fort, Tundla, Etawah, Govindpuri, Fatehpur, Prayagraj, and Gyanpur Road.
- Composition: AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class, and General Second-Class Coaches.
- Booking: Opens on December 21, 2024.
3. Bhavnagar Terminus–Banaras Maha Kumbh Special Train
- Train Numbers:
- 09555: Bhavnagar Terminus to Banaras
- 09556: Banaras to Bhavnagar Terminus
- Service Dates:
- Bhavnagar Terminus–Banaras: January 22; February 16, 20, 2025.
- Banaras–Bhavnagar Terminus: January 23; February 17, 21, 2025.
- Timings:
- Bhavnagar Departure: 05:00 hrs
- Banaras Arrival: 14:45 hrs (next day)
- Banaras Departure: 19:30 hrs
- Bhavnagar Arrival: 05:00 hrs (third day)
- Halts: Surendranagar, Viramgam, Mahesana, Palanpur, Abu Road, Pindwara, Falna, Rani, Marwar, Beawar, Ajmer, Kishangarh, Jaipur, Bandikui, Bharatpur, Agra Fort, Tundla, Etawah, Govindpuri, Fatehpur, Prayagraj, and Gyanpur Road.
- Composition: AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class, and General Second-Class Coaches.
- Booking: Opens on December 21, 2024.
4. Vapi–Gaya Maha Kumbh Special Train
- Train Numbers:
- 09021: Vapi to Gaya
- 09022: Gaya to Vapi
- Service Dates:
- Vapi–Gaya: January 9, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24; February 7, 14, 18, 22, 2025.
- Gaya–Vapi: January 10, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25; February 8, 15, 19, 23, 2025.
- Timings:
- Vapi Departure: 19:00 hrs
- Gaya Arrival: 08:20 hrs (next day)
- Gaya Departure: 10:00 hrs
- Vapi Arrival: 22:00 hrs (third day)
- Halts: Valsad, Navsari, Bhestan, Nandurbar, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Maihar, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Mirzapur, Chunar, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn., Bhabua Road, Sasaram, Dehri On Sone, and Anugraha Narayan Road.
- Composition: AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class, and General Second-Class Coaches.
- Booking: Opens on December 21, 2024.
5. Dr. Ambedkar Nagar–Ballia Maha Kumbh Special Train
- Train Numbers:
- 09371: Dr. Ambedkar Nagar to Ballia
- 09372: Ballia to Dr. Ambedkar Nagar
- Service Dates:
- Dr. Ambedkar Nagar–Ballia: January 22, 25; February 8, 22, 2025.
- Ballia–Dr. Ambedkar Nagar: January 23, 26; February 9, 23, 2025.
- Timings:
- Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Departure: 13:45 hrs
- Ballia Arrival: 19:15 hrs (next day)
- Ballia Departure: 05:30 hrs
- Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Arrival: 23:45 hrs (third day)
- Halts: Indore, Ujjain, Shujalpur, Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Vidisha, Ganj Basoda, Bina, Lalitpur, Jhansi, Orai, Govindpuri, Fatehpur, Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Chunar, Varanasi, Jaunpur, Aunrihar, and Ghazipur City.
- Composition: AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class, and General Second-Class Coaches.
- Booking: Opens on December 21, 2024.
6. Vishvamitri–Ballia Maha Kumbh Special Train
- Train Numbers:
- 09029: Vishvamitri to Ballia
- 09030: Ballia to Vishvamitri
- Service Dates:
- Vishvamitri–Ballia: February 17, 2025.
- Ballia–Vishvamitri: February 18, 2025.
- Timings:
- Vishvamitri Departure: 08:35 hrs
- Ballia Arrival: 19:00 hrs (next day)
- Ballia Departure: 10:05 hrs
- Vishvamitri Arrival: 23:30 hrs (third day)
- Halts: Godhra, Dahod, Ratlam, Nagda, Ujjain, Shujalpur, Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Vidisha, Ganj Basoda, Bina, Lalitpur, Jhansi, Orai, Govindpuri, Fatehpur, Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Chunar, Varanasi, Jaunpur, Aunrihar, and Ghazipur City. Additional halt at Vadodara for Train No. 09029.
- Composition: AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class, and General Second-Class Coaches.
- Booking: Opens on December 21, 2024.
7. Udhna–Ghazipur City Maha Kumbh Special Train
- Train Numbers:
- 09031: Udhna to Ghazipur City
- 09032: Ghazipur City to Udhna
- Service Dates:
- Udhna–Ghazipur City: January 17; February 16, 2025.
- Ghazipur City–Udhna: January 19; February 18, 2025.
- Timings:
- Udhna Departure: 06:40 hrs
- Ghazipur City Arrival: 18:05 hrs (next day)
- Ghazipur City Departure: 00:30 hrs
- Udhna Arrival: 12:45 hrs (next day)
- Halts: Bharuch, Vishvamitri, Godhra, Dahod, Ratlam, Nagda, Ujjain, Shujalpur, Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Vidisha, Ganj Basoda, Bina, Lalitpur, Jhansi, Orai, Govindpuri, Fatehpur, Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Chunar, Varanasi, Jaunpur, and Aunrihar. Additional halt at Vadodara for Train No. 09031.
- Composition: AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class, and General Second-Class Coaches.
- Booking: Opens on December 21, 2024.
Western Railway’s initiative to run these special trains during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 demonstrates its commitment to facilitating smooth travel for pilgrims. Passengers are encouraged to book tickets promptly to secure their journey.
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