Western Railway to run 3 more special trains from Gujarat for Maha Kumbh Mela

Ahmedabad: For the convenience of passengers and to clear the extra rush during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, Western Railway has decided to run three pairs of Maha Kumbh Mela Special Trains on special fare between Ahmedabad–Janghai, Rajkot–Banaras, and Veraval–Banaras stations.

According to a press release issued by Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the details of the special trains are as follows:

1. Train No. 09403/09404 Ahmedabad–Janghai Maha Kumbh Mela Special (18 Trips)

Train No. 09403 Ahmedabad–Janghai Maha Kumbh Mela Special will depart from Ahmedabad at 21:15 hrs and reach Janghai at 03:00 hrs on the third day. This train will run on 9th, 16th, 21st January & 5th, 14th, 15th, 18th, 19th, 26th February 2025. Similarly, Train No. 09404 Janghai–Ahmedabad Maha Kumbh Mela Special will depart from Janghai at 08:30 hrs and reach Ahmedabad at 18:00 hrs on the next day. This train will run on 11th, 18th, & 23rd January 2025 & 7th, 16th, 17th, 20th, 21st, 28th February 2025.

En route, this train will halt at Anand, Chhayapuri, Godhra, Dahod, Ratlam, Nagda, Bhawani Mandi, Ramganj Mandi, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Gangapur City, Bayana, Agra Fort, Tundla, Etawah, Govindpuri, Fatehpur, and Prayagraj stations in both directions.

This train comprises AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class, and General Second Class coaches.

2. Train No. 09537/09538 Rajkot–Banaras Maha Kumbh Mela Special (06 Trips)

Train No. 09537 Rajkot–Banaras Maha Kumbh Mela Special will depart from Rajkot at 06:05 hrs and reach Banaras at 14:45 hrs on the next day. This train will run on 6th, 15th, and 19th February 2025. Similarly, Train No. 09538 Banaras–Rajkot Maha Kumbh Mela Special will depart from Banaras at 19:30 hrs and reach Rajkot at 04:10 hrs on the third day. This train will run on 7th, 16th, and 20th February 2025.

En route, this train will halt at Wankaner, Surendranagar Jn., 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 stations in both directions.

This train comprises AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class, and General Second-Class coaches.

3. Train No. 09591/09592 Veraval–Banaras Maha Kumbh Mela Special (02 Trips)

Train No. 09591 Veraval–Banaras Maha Kumbh Mela Special will depart from Veraval at 22:20 hrs and reach Banaras at 14:45 hrs on the third day. This train will run on 22nd February 2025. Similarly, Train No. 09592 Banaras–Veraval Maha Kumbh Mela Special will depart from Banaras at 19:30 hrs and reach Veraval at 09:00 hrs on the third day. This train will run on 24th February 2025.

En route, this train will halt at Rajkot, Wankaner, Surendranagar Jn., 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 stations in both directions.

This train comprises AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class, and General Second Class coaches.

Bookings for Train Nos. 09403, 09537 & 09591 will open from 24th December 2024 at all PRS counters and on the IRCTC website. For detailed information regarding timings of halts and composition, passengers may visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in.