Bhubaneswar, December 24: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) announced the operation of five special trains for the convenience of pilgrims traveling to the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela, scheduled to take place in 2025.
These special trains will provide easy connectivity from several key cities across the region to the sacred city of Prayagraj, where the Maha Kumbh Mela will be held.
The special trains will operate on various routes.
The Bhubaneswar – Tundla – Bhubaneswar Special Train via Kendujhargarh-Bokaro & Gaya 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.
The Puri – Tundla – Puri Special Train via Bhubaneswar-Bhadrak-Gaya 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.
The Titilagarh – Tundla – Titilagarh Special Train via Sambalpur-Jharsuguda-DDU 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.
The Visakhapatnam – Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jn (DDU) – Visakhapatnam Special Train via Rayagada-Titilagarh-Raipur-Katni 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.
Similarly, the Visakhapatnam – Gorakhpur – Visakhapatnam Special Train via Bhubaneswar-Angul-Sambalpur City-Jharsuguda 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 running to assist the thousands of devotees traveling to the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. East Coast Railway remains committed to ensuring a safe, smooth, and comfortable journey for all passengers, with ample connectivity and convenient schedules.
