Prayagraj Express & Humsafar: Major Train Timings Revised
North Central Railway announces revised schedules for Prayagraj Express, Humsafar Express, and more starting October 28 to manage festive rush.
The North Central Railway has announced significant adjustments to the operational timings of several key trains, effective starting October 28, 2026. These revisions, formally announced on October 25, 2026, aim to improve operational efficiency and accommodate the massive surge in passenger demand expected during the upcoming festive season, including Diwali and Chhath Puja.
Prayagraj and New Delhi Route Changes
Several prominent trains connecting Prayagraj and New Delhi will see changes to their arrival and departure slots. Passengers should take note of the following updates to plan their journeys accordingly:
- Prayagraj Express (12417): This service will now arrive at New Delhi station at 7:15 am, a 15-minute delay from its previous 7:00 am arrival.
- New Delhi–Prayagraj Express (12418): The return service is scheduled to depart at 10:15 pm, five minutes later than its former 10:10 pm slot.
- Prayagraj–New Delhi Humsafar Express (12275): Starting October 29, 2026, this train will arrive at New Delhi at 6:35 am instead of 6:15 am.
- New Delhi–Prayagraj Humsafar Express (12276): Effective October 28, this service will depart New Delhi at 11:05 pm and arrive in Prayagraj at 7:45 am, a change from its previous 10:30 pm departure and 6:20 am arrival.
Updates for Humsafar and Other Express Services
Additional schedule changes have been implemented for Humsafar and other major express trains to streamline festive travel across the region:
- Prayagraj–Anand Vihar Humsafar Express (22437): Starting October 28, this train will reach Anand Vihar at 6:25 am, compared to its previous 6:10 am arrival.
- Anand Vihar–Prayagraj Humsafar Express (22438): This service will depart from Anand Vihar at 11:15 pm starting October 29.
- Rewa Express (12428): This train is scheduled to arrive at Prayagraj Junction at 6:05 am.
- Magadh Express (20802): Starting October 28, it will arrive at Prayagraj Junction at 6:15 am and depart at 6:20 am.
Long-term Terminal Shift and Special Services
In a significant long-term operational move, the Prayagraj–New Delhi Humsafar Express is set to shift its terminal from New Delhi to Anand Vihar Terminal beginning in January 2027. Once this transition is complete, the service will operate seven days a week from the Anand Vihar station.
To further assist with the heavy festive traffic, the Mumbai Central–Kanpur special train has also received a service extension that will run through the month of November.
Other Affected Services
The schedule adjustments impact a wide range of services across the network, including:
- Udna–Danapur Express (20933)
- Vaishali Express
- Duronto Express services from Howrah and Bhubaneswar
- Baba Vaidyanath Dham Humsafar Superfast
- Azamgarh-Delhi Express
- Vikramshila Express
- Tejas Rajdhani
- Various Sampark Kranti Express trains
Passengers are strongly encouraged to verify current departure and arrival details through official railway channels, as specific changes vary by train and effective date.