Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the operation of special trains for the convenience of pilgrims traveling to the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela, scheduled to take place in 2025. According to an ECoR press release, 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 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 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.
For further information regarding train schedules, bookings, and other travel-related queries, passengers are encouraged to visit the official websites or contact the Enguiry Counters the Stations.
