NF Railways to run special trains during Maha Kumbh to help clear extra rush of pilgrims
GUWAHATI, Dec 23: To cope up with the anticipated heavy rush of pilgrims during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, NF Railway has decided to run two pairs of special trains from Kamakhya and Naharlagun stations to Tundla station with the special trains scheduled to operate four trips each in both directions, NF Railways CPRO Kapinjan Kishore Sharma stated in a media release.
The move will facilitate devotees and visitors willing to attend the upcoming Maha Kumbh to travel with comfort during this winter.
Special train no. 05611(Kamakhya – Tundla) will depart from Kamakhya at 5:30 am on January 9 and 25 and February 8 & 22 and will reach Tundla at 7:20 pm the next day.
In the return direction, train no. 05612 (Tundla-Kamakhya) will depart from Tundla
at 3am on January 11 & 27 and on February 10 & 24 to reach Kamakhya Station at 5:45 pm the next day.
During its both way journey, the special train will run via Rangiya, New Bongaigaon, New Coochbehar, New Jalpaiguri, Kishanganj, Malda Town, Bhagalpur, Patna, Prayagraj etc. railway stations.
Similarly, Special train no. 05811 (Naharlagun–Tundla) will depart from Naharlagun at 2:30 pm on January 9 & 25 and on February 8 & 22 and will reach Tundla at 6:30 am on the third day of journey.
In the return direction, train no. 05812 (Tundla-Naharlagun) will depart from Tundla at 11:20 am on January 11 & 27 and on February 10 & 24 and will reach Kamakhya Station at 5:50 am on the third day of the journey.
During its both-way journey, the special train will run via Rangapara North, Rangiya, New Bongaigaon, New Coochbehar, New Jalpaiguri, Katihar, Barauni, Danapur, Prayagraj etc. railway stations.
The special trains will consist of 22 & 21 coaches respectively, including AC Class, Sleeper Class and General Sitting coaches for the convenience of passengers.
The move by NF Railway will provide relief to the passengers who are planning a trip to visit
the Maha Kumbh Mela. The special trains will facilitate the return journey of the pilgrims from different places to their respective destinations, the release further stated.
