Special Trains allowed for passengers amid Kumbh Mela rush- NE Frontier Railway
Special Trains allowed for passengers amid Kumbh Mela rush- NE Frontier Railway
Digital Desk: The Northeast Frontier Railway has announced two more connections of special trains between Jogbani and Tundla stations to accommodate the expected influx of pilgrims during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. These special trains will make a single trip in each direction.
It would allow devotees and visitors who wish to attend the Maha Kumbh to travel in comfort. Furthermore, one pair of Maghi Purnima special trains runs between Katihar and Manihari every day in both directions. This service will continue till February 21st, 2025.
According to Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, CPRO of Northeast Frontier Railway, special train no. 05718 (Jogbani - Tundla) departed Jogbani on Friday and arrived in Tundla around 19:00 hours the following day.
Moreover, for the return direction -
Train no. 05717 (Tundla Jogbani) to depart from Tundla at 21:40 hours on 16th February 2025 (Sunday) to reach Jogbani 02: at 20 hours on Tuesday.
Another Special train no. 05720 (Jogbani - Tundla) will depart from Jogbani at 18:40 hours (15th February 2025 (Saturday) to reach Tundla at 19:00 hours the next day.
In the return direction, train no. 05719 (Tundla - Jogbani) will depart from Tundla at 21:40 hours on 17th February 2025 (Monday) to reach Jogbani 02: at 20 hours on Wednesday.
During its both-way journey, these special trains will run via Forbesganj, Arariya Court, Katihar, Khagaria, Barauni Jn., Patliputra, Ara, Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya, Prayagraj, & Etawah. etc. railway stations," Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said.
These special trains will pass through Forbesganj, Arariya Court, Katihar, Khagaria, Barauni Jn., Patliputra, Ara, Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya, Prayagraj, and Etawah, among other railway stops, according to Kapinjal Kishore Sharma.
"These special trains will consist of 22 coaches including AC-2 tier, AC-3 tier, Sleeper Class, and General Sitting coaches for the convenience of passengers."
He further stated that another one-way special train No. 05841 will travel between Rangapara North and Tundla, departing at 17:30 hours on February 15, 2025, and arriving at 06:30 hours on February 17, 2025.
The move by NFR will bring relaxation to passengers planning a vacation to the Maha Kumbh Mela.
