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

Ahmedabad: To accommodate pilgrims traveling for the Maha Kumbh Mela, Western Railway has announced special trains from Gujarat.

Train No. 09453 Sabarmati – Banaras (Special) will depart on February 22, 2025 (Saturday), at 11:00 hrs, reaching Banaras at 16:00 hrs the next day. The return journey, Train No. 09454 Banaras – Sabarmati (Special), will depart on February 23, 2025 (Sunday), at 19:30 hrs, arriving in Sabarmati at 00:30 hrs on Tuesday.

The train will halt at Mahesana, Palanpur, Abu Road, Pindwara, Falna, Rani, Marwar, Beawar, Ajmer, Kishangarh, Jaipur, Dausa, Bandikui, Bharatpur, Agra Fort, Tundla, Etawah, Govindpuri, Fatehpur, Prayagraj, and Gyanpur Road in both directions.

The composition includes AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper, and General Second Class coaches. Booking for Train No. 09453 will open on February 15, 2025, at PRS counters and on the IRCTC website. The train will run as a special train on special fare.

Train No. 09019 Valsad – Danapur (Special) will depart on February 23, 2025 (Sunday), at 08:40 hrs and reach Danapur the next day at 18:00 hrs. In the return direction, Train No. 09020 Danapur – Valsad (Special), will depart on February 24, 2025 (Monday), at 23:30 hrs, and arrive in Valsad on February 26, 2025 (Wednesday), at 09:30 hrs.

The train will halt at key stations including Navsari, Bhestan, Nandurbar, Amalner, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Maihar, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Mirzapur, Chunar, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Buxar, and Ara in both directions.

The train composition includes AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper, and General Second Class coaches to accommodate various passenger requirements.

Bookings for Train No. 09019 will open on February 15, 2025, at all PRS counters and on the IRCTC website. These trains will run as special trains on special fares.

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