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East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the operation of special trains for pilgrims traveling to the forthcoming Maha Kumbh Mela, which is set to take place in 2025. According to an ECoR news statement, these customized trains will allow convenient access from many significant locations throughout the region to the sacred city of Prayagraj, where the Maha Kumbh Mela will take place.
The special trains will operate on the following routes:
- Bhubaneswar – Tundla – Bhubaneswar Special Train via Kendujhargarh-Bokaro & Gaya
This train will leave from Bhubaneswar at 1230hrs on Wednesdays, i.e. on 1st, 8th, 22nd January and 5th, 19th, 26th February 2025. On way to Tundla, this train will pass through Prayagraj Station, providing direct access for pilgrims.
- Puri – Tundla – Puri Special Train via Bhubaneswar-Bhadrak-Gaya
This train will leave from Puri at 1230hrs on Mondays, i.e. on 6th & 20th January and 17th February 2025. On way to Tundla, this train will pass through Prayagraj Station, providing direct access for pilgrims.
- Titilagarh – Tundla – Titilagarh Special Train via Sambalpur-Jharsuguda-DDU
This train will leave from Titilagarh at 1230hrs on Thursdays, i.e. on 9th, 16th, 23rd January and 6th, 20th, 27th February 2025. On way to Tundla, this train will pass through Prayagraj Station, providing direct access for pilgrims.
- Visakhapatnam – Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn (DDU) – Visakhapatnam Special Train via Rayagada-Titilagarh-Raipur-Katni
This train will leave from Visakhapatnam at 1735hrs on Thursdays, i.e. on 9th, 16th, 23rd January and 6th, 20th, 27th February 2025. The service will pass through Prayagraj Station, providing a convenient route for travelers heading to the Mela.
- Visakhapatnam – Gorakhpur – Visakhapatnam Special Train via Bhubaneswar-Angul-Sambalpur City-Jharsuguda
This train will leave from Visakhapatnam at 2220hrs on Sundays, i.e. on 5th & 19th January and 16th February 2025. The service will also pass through Prayagraj Station, providing a convenient route for travelers heading to the Mela.
These special trains are specifically intended to aid thousands of devotees traveling to the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world’s greatest religious gatherings. East Coast Railway remains devoted to providing a secure, smooth, and comfortable ride for all customers, with abundant connectivity and flexible scheduling.
Passengers should visit the official websites or contact the Enguiry Counters at the stations for more information on train timetables, bookings, and other travel-related issues.
