Maha Kumbh 2025: Western railway announces special trains between Valsad-Danapur, Sabarmati-Banaras; Check details
Western Railway has announced special trains for the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela, including services between Valsad-Danapur and Sabarmati-Banaras. Bookings opened on December 21, 2024, via PRS counters and the IRCTC website.
stern Railway has announced the operation of special trains on the Valsad–Danapur and Sabarmati–Banaras routes. Below are the detailed schedules and halts for these services:
1. Valsad–Danapur Maha Kumbh Mela Special (Train Nos. 09019/09020):
Train No. 09019 (Valsad to Danapur):
Departure from Valsad: 08:40 hrs
Arrival at Danapur: 18:00 hrs the following day
Operational Dates: 8th, 17th, 21st, 25th January and 8th, 15th, 19th, 26th February 2025
Train No. 09020 (Danapur to Valsad):
Departure from Danapur: 23:30 hrs
Arrival at Valsad: 09:30 hrs on the third day
Operational Dates: 9th, 18th, 22nd, 26th January and 9th, 16th, 20th, 27th February 2025
Halts en route: Navsari, Bhestan, Nandurbar, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Maihar, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Mirzapur, Chunar, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Buxar, and Ara stations in both directions.
Coach Composition: The train will include AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class, and General Second Class coaches.
2. Sabarmati–Banaras Maha Kumbh Mela Special (Train Nos. 09413/09414):
Train No. 09413 (Sabarmati to Banaras):
Departure from Sabarmati: 11:00 hrs
Arrival at Banaras: 14:45 hrs the following day
Operational Dates: 16th January and 5th, 9th, 14th, 18th February 2025
Train No. 09414 (Banaras to Sabarmati):
Departure from Banaras: 19:30 hrs
Arrival at Sabarmati: 00:30 hrs on the third day
Operational Dates: 17th January and 6th, 10th, 15th, 19th February 2025
Halts en route: Mahesana, Palanpur, Abu Road, Pindwara, Falna, Rani, Marwar, Beawar, Ajmer, Kishangarh, Jaipur, Bandikui, Bharatpur, Agra Fort, Tundla, Etawah, Govindpuri, Fatehpur, Prayagraj, and Gyanpur Road stations in both directions.
Coach Composition: The train will include AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class, and General Second Class coaches.
Booking Information:
Reservations for these special trains commenced on 21st December 2024 and can be made at all Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters and through the IRCTC website.For detailed information regarding timings, halts, and coach composition, passengers are advised to visit the official Indian Railways enquiry portal at www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in.These special services aim to provide enhanced convenience and connectivity for pilgrims attending the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025.
