Introduction to Special Trains for Maha Kumbh Mela
During the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, the Railway Administration has introduced two pairs of unreserved special trains on the Bhatni-Jhusi-Bhatni section to facilitate the movement of devotees. The special trains, designated as 05159/05160 and 05161/05162, are scheduled to operate on specific dates in January and February 2025, ensuring convenient travel for the participants of this significant religious event.
Train Schedule and Details
The 05159 Bhatni-Jhusi Kumbh Mela unreserved special train will operate on January 12, 13, 14, 15, 26, 27, 28, and 29, 2025, departing from Bhatni at 21:00 hours. It will make 11 trips on February 2, 11, and 25, 2025, with various stops including Pivkol, Salempur, and Varanasi, before reaching Jhusi at 03:30 hours. Conversely, the 05160 Jhusi-Bhatni Kumbh Mela train will depart from Jhusi at 23:25 hours on January 13, 14, 15, 16, 27, 28, 29, and 30, 2025, arriving at Bhatni at 07:45 hours the following day.
Additional Train Operations
In addition to the aforementioned services, the 05161 Bhatni-Jhusi Kumbh Mela unreserved special train will run five trips on January 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31, 2025, departing Bhatni at 09:55 hours and reaching Jhusi at 16:10 hours. Meanwhile, the 05162 Jhusi-Bhatni Kumbh Mela unreserved special train will operate on January 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31, as well as on February 3 and 12, 2025, departing Jhusi at 18:30 hours and arriving at Bhatni at 01:10 hours the next day. Each train will consist of 14 coaches, including 12 general second/sleeper class and 2 SLRD coaches.
Important Information Organised For You.
| Train Number | Route | Departure | Arrival | Dates of Operation | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05159 | Bhatni-Jhusi | 21:00 hrs from Bhatni | 03:30 hrs at Jhusi | 12, 13, 14, 15, 26, 27, 28, 29 January; 02, 11, 25 February | Pivkol, Salempur, Lar Road, Turti Par, Belthara Road, Govindpur Dugauli, Kediharapur, Chakra Road, Indara, Mau, Dullahpur, Jakhanian, Sadat, Aundhihar, Varanasi City, Varanasi Jn., Banaras, Madho Singh, Gyanpur Road, Handia Khas |
| 05160 | Jhusi-Bhatni | 23:25 hrs from Jhusi | 07:45 hrs at Bhatni | 13, 14, 15, 16, 27, 28, 29, 30 January | Handia Khas, Gyanpur Road, Madho Singh, Banaras, Varanasi Jn., Varanasi City, Aundhihar, Sadat, Jakhanian, Dullahpur, Mau, Indara, Chakra Road, Kediharapur, Govindpur Dugauli, Belthara Road, Turti Par, Lar Road, Salempur, Pivkol |
| 05161 | Bhatni-Jhusi | 09:55 hrs from Bhatni | 16:10 hrs at Jhusi | 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January | Pivkol, Salempur, Lar Road, Turti Par, Belthara Road, Govindpur Dugauli, Kediharapur, Chakra Road, Indara, Mau, Dullahpur, Jakhanian, Sadat, Aundhihar, Varanasi City, Varanasi Jn., Banaras, Madho Singh, Gyanpur Road, Handia Khas |
| 05162 | Jhusi-Bhatni | 18:30 hrs from Jhusi | 01:10 hrs at Bhatni | 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 January; 03, 12 February | Handia Khas, Gyanpur Road, Madho Singh, Banaras, Varanasi Jn., Varanasi City, Aundhihar, Sadat, Jakhanian, Dullahpur, Mau, Indara, Chakra Road, Kediharapur, Govindpur Dugauli, Belthara Road, Turti Par, Lar Road, Salempur, Pivkol |