GUWAHATI, Feb 14: To cope up with the anticipated heavy rush of pilgrims during the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025, NF Railway has decided to run two more pairs of special trains between Jogbani and Tundla stations. These special trains will operate for single trip each direction. It will facilitate devotees and visitors willing to attend the Maha Kumbh to travel with comfort.
Moreover, one pair of Maghi Purnima special train is being operated between Katihar and Manihari on daily basis in both directions. This service will continue till February 21.
Special train No. 05718 (Jogbani-Tundla) will depart from Jogbani at 6:40 pm on February 14 (Friday) to reach Tundla at 7 pm next day. In the return direction, train No. 05717 (Tundla-Jogbani) will depart from Tundla at 9:40 pm on February 16 (Sunday) to reach Jogbani at 2:20 am on Tuesday.
Another, Special train No. 05720 (Jogbani-Tundla) will depart from Jogbani at 6:40 pm on February 15 (Saturday) to reach Tundla at 7 pm next day. In the return direction, train No. 05719 (Tundla-Jogbani) will depart from Tundla at 9:40 pm on February 17 (Monday) to reach Jogbani at 2:20 am on Wednesday.
During its both way journey, these special trains will run via Forbesganj, Arariya Court, Katihar, Khagaria, Barauni Jn., Patliputra, Ara, Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya, Prayagraj, & Etawah railway stations.
These special trains will consist of 22 coaches including AC-2 tier, AC-3 tier, Sleeper Class and General Sitting coaches for the convenience of passengers.
Another one way special train No. 05841 will also run between Rangapara North and Tundla leaving from Rangapara North at 5:30 pm February 15 to reach Tundla at 6:30 am February 17.
Similarly, Special train No. 07540 (Katihar–Manihari) departs from Katihar at 8:30 pm to reach Manihari at 9:30 pm. In the return direction, train No. 07539 (Manihari-Katihar) departs from Manihari at 5:00 am to reach Katihar at 6 am.
During its both way journey, the special trains run via Manshahi, Khurrampur, Mahiyarpur, Baghmara Halt etc. railway stations. The special trains consist of 8 coaches including Driving Power Coach and Trailer Coach for the convenience of passengers.
The move by NFR will provide relief to the passengers who are planning a trip to visit the Maha Kumbh Mela. This was stated in a media release issued by NF Railway CPRO Kapinjal Kishore Sharma.
