Train Services for Mauni Amavasya Festival
The Northeast Railway has announced special train services for the Prayagraj region in celebration of the Mauni Amavasya festival, scheduled from January 28 to January 31. A total of 154 special trains will operate from various stations, including Banaras, Bhatni, Gorakhpur, Ayodhya Dham, Chapra, Azamgarh, Dohghat, and Gomti Nagar, to destinations like Prayagraj Rambagh and Jhusi. On January 28, 23 trains will be run, with 21 trains scheduled for the return journey. The service will continue on January 29 with 23 trains in total and a return service of 24 trains. On January 30, 21 trains will be operational, and on January 31, 7 trains will be run with 14 for the return journey.
Shuttle Bus Arrangements for Devotees
To facilitate the influx of devotees coming to bathe during the Mauni Amavasya, shuttle bus services will be provided free of charge from January 28 to January 30. These shuttle buses will operate on 13 designated routes across the city and will be available from all temporary bus bases and airports. Specific arrangements have been made near key railway stations, with 45 shuttle buses reserved near Prayagraj Junction, Prayag station, and Subedarganj railway station. Additionally, 40 buses will be available towards platform number one, while 30 will operate towards platform number six. An extra 80 buses have been reserved at DFC ground for additional passenger needs.
Designated Routes for Shuttle Buses
The shuttle bus services will cover multiple routes to ensure ease of access for devotees. Key routes include services from Habusa Mor to Andawa, Phulpur to Andawa, and various other connections to Leprosy Square and Bharat Scout Guide School. Additional routes will connect villages and localities such as Dhanuha village, Gauhania, Chakghat, Bella Cachar, Shivgarh, Nawabganj, Nehru Park, and Pooramufti to Hindu Hostels, as well as direct services from the airport to Hindu hostels. These arrangements are aimed at providing seamless transportation for the large number of devotees expected during this significant festival.
Important Information Organised For You.
| Date | Trains (To Prayagraj) | Trains (Return Journey) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 January | 23 | 21 |
| 29 January | 23 | 24 |
| 30 January | 21 | 21 |
| 31 January | 07 | 14 |
Shuttle Bus Information
- Free shuttle buses from 28 to 30 January.
- Operating on 13 routes in the city.
- Reserved buses near Prayagraj Junction, Prayag station, and Subedarganj railway station.
Bus Availability
- 45 buses near Prayagraj Junction, Prayag station, and Subedarganj railway station.
- 40 buses towards platform number one of Subedarganj railway station.
- 30 buses towards platform number six of Subedarganj railway station.
- 80 buses reserved at DFC ground.
Bus Routes
- From Habusa Mor to Andawa.
- From Phulpur to Andawa.
- Saraswati Hi-Tech City to Leprosy Square.
- From Dhanuha village to Leprosy intersection.
- From Gauhania to Leprosy Square.
- From Chakghat to Leprosy Square.
- Bella Cachar to Bharat Scout Guide School.
- From Shivgarh to Bharat Scout Guide School.
- From Nawabganj to Bharat Scout Guide School.
- From Nehru Park to Hindu Hostel.
- From Pooramufti to Hindu Hostel.
- From airport to Hindu hostels.