The railway administration has announced temporary stoppages for two pairs of major express trains to facilitate pilgrims during the Chaitra Navratri fair in 2026. This decision follows the expected surge in devotees traveling to prominent temples in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. According to East Central Railway CPRO Saraswati Chandra, these halts will provide direct access to Vindhyachal and Indragarh stations for passengers traveling from Mumbai and Bihar.
Stoppage Details for Patliputra and Avadh Express
The Lokmanya Tilak-Patliputra Express (12141/12142) will provide a halt at Vindhyachal station under the Prayagraj division. This will allow devotees easy access to the Vindhyachal Devi temple. Similarly, the Bandra Terminus-Barauni Express (19037/19038), also known as Avadh Express, will stop at Indragarh Sumerganj Mandi in the Kota division for pilgrims visiting the Indragarh Mata temple.
Detailed Schedule and Effective Dates
The temporary stoppages are scheduled for a duration of two minutes each to ensure minimal impact on the overall train timing. The specific dates and timings for these halts are provided below.
| Train Number | Station | Effective Dates | Arrival/Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12141 (LTT-PPTA) | Vindhyachal | 19 Mar to 02 Apr | 22:30 / 22:32 |
| 12142 (PPTA-LTT) | Vindhyachal | 19 Mar to 02 Apr | 16:05 / 16:07 |
| 19037 (BDTS-BJU) | Indragarh | 15 Mar to 29 Mar | 13:35 / 13:37 |
| 19038 (BJU-BDTS) | Indragarh | 15 Mar to 29 Mar | 11:08 / 11:10 |
Official notifications have been issued by the Prayagraj and Kota divisions to inform passengers in advance. These arrangements aim to manage the heavy festival rush and provide a smooth travel experience for the common man visiting these religious sites during the Navratri period.