Prayagraj Railway Update: Ticket booking starts for summer special trains to Rajasthan, Gujarat and West Bengal
Indian Railways has launched several special trains via Prayagraj Junction, Subedarganj, and Prayagraj Chheoki to manage the heavy passenger rush during the summer holidays. These trains will connect major cities in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and West Bengal, providing much-needed relief to travelers facing waitlisted tickets. Booking for these special services has officially commenced for the upcoming travel season starting from April 2026.
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List of Special Trains via Prayagraj and Subedarganj
- Khatipura (Jaipur) – Howrah Weekly Special (09707/09708): Operates every Wednesday from Khatipura and Friday from Howrah via Subedarganj.
- Jodhpur – Asansol Weekly Special (04819/04820): Runs every Tuesday from Jodhpur and Thursday from Asansol via Subedarganj.
- Madar (Ajmer) – Kolkata Weekly Special (09605/09606): Operates every Friday from Madar and Sunday from Kolkata via Subedarganj.
- Sabarmati – Asansol Special (09435/09436): Connects Sabarmati and Asansol via Prayagraj Junction every Friday and Sunday.
- Subedarganj – Bandra Terminus (04125/04126): Weekly service to Mumbai starting from April 6 to July 13.
Operational Schedule and Route Details
| Train Name and Number | Route Details | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi – Gaya (04064) | Via Subedarganj (Prayagraj) | 4 Days a Week |
| Anand Vihar – Sheikhpura (04070) | Via Prayagraj | Bi-weekly |
| Udhna – Malda Town (09063) | Via Prayagraj Chheoki | Special Service |
| LTT – Prayagraj Special | Mumbai to Prayagraj | 44 Weekly Services |
| Anand Vihar – Khurda Road (04066) | Via Subedarganj | Weekly Service |
North Central Railway officials stated that these trains will operate between April and July 2026. NCR CPRO Shashikant Tripathi and Senior PRO Dr. Amit Malviya advised passengers to check the National Train Enquiry System or the official website for detailed timings. The railway administration has indicated that the number of trips may be increased depending on the passenger load during the peak summer months.