Festive Special Trains via Prayagraj to Delhi and South India
To accommodate the massive surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming festive season, Indian Railways has announced the operation of three pairs of Puja Special trains passing through Prayagraj. These services are designed to connect passengers to major destinations in South India, Delhi, and Odisha.
Key Puja Special Train Schedules
To ensure efficient travel management, transit points such as Prayagraj Chheoki and Subedarganj stations have been designated as key halts for these services. The specific details are as follows:
- Pottanur–Barauni Special (Train No. 06139/06140): Train No. 06139 is scheduled to depart from Pottanur on October 16 and is expected to reach Prayagraj Chheoki at 1:30 AM on October 18. The return service, Train No. 06140, will depart from Barauni on October 19, arriving at Prayagraj Chheoki at 10:30 PM the same day.
- Malda Town–Shakurbasti Special (Train No. 03439/03440): This service will serve Subedarganj station. The incoming train is scheduled to arrive at 3:55 AM on October 17, while the return journey will stop at the station at 6:30 PM on October 17.
- Khurda Road–Shakurbasti Special (Train No. 08423): This train is scheduled to stop at Prayagraj Junction at 10:55 AM on October 16, subsequently passing through Subedarganj.
Massive Festive Expansion by North Central Railway
The North Central Railway (NCR) is taking significant steps to facilitate holiday travel. Between October 1 and November 30, the zone has scheduled over 1,000 festival special and 'Train On Demand' trips. These services aim to connect passengers to major cities, including Mumbai, Surat, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Bengaluru.
New Delhi-Patna Vande Bharat Special Announced
In addition to the Puja Specials, Dr. Shivam Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer of North Central Railway, confirmed the introduction of the New Delhi-Patna Vande Bharat Express Special (Train No. 02252/02251).
The special operation schedule is as follows:
- From New Delhi: The service will operate on October 16 and October 18.
- From Patna: The service will operate on October 17 and October 19.
- Regular Schedule: From October 21 to November 26, the service will transition to a tri-weekly schedule.
Passengers are encouraged to secure their reservations through the official IRCTC website or at designated railway stations.