Guwahati (Assam): To accommodate the anticipated heavy rush of pilgrims during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced two additional pairs of special trains between Jogbani and Tundla stations. These special trains will operate for a single trip in each direction, ensuring comfortable travel for devotees.
Additionally, one pair of Maghi Purnima special trains is being operated between Katihar and Manihari on a daily basis until February 21, 2025.
Special Train Schedule
According to Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, CPRO of Northeast Frontier Railway, the schedule for the special trains is as follows:
Jogbani – Tundla Special Trains
- Train No. 05718 (Jogbani – Tundla)
- Departure: February 14, 2025 (Friday) from Jogbani
- Arrival: February 15, 2025 (Saturday) at 19:00 hrs in Tundla
- Train No. 05717 (Tundla – Jogbani)
- Departure: February 16, 2025 (Sunday) at 21:40 hrs from Tundla
- Arrival: February 18, 2025 (Tuesday) at 02:20 hrs in Jogbani
- Train No. 05720 (Jogbani – Tundla)
- Departure: February 15, 2025 (Saturday) at 18:40 hrs from Jogbani
- Arrival: February 16, 2025 (Sunday) at 19:00 hrs in Tundla
- Train No. 05719 (Tundla – Jogbani)
- Departure: February 17, 2025 (Monday) at 21:40 hrs from Tundla
- Arrival: February 19, 2025 (Wednesday) at 02:20 hrs in Jogbani
These special trains will operate via Forbesganj, Arariya Court, Katihar, Khagaria, Barauni Junction, Patliputra, Ara, Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya, Prayagraj, and Etawah.
Each train will have 22 coaches, including AC-2 tier, AC-3 tier, Sleeper Class, and General Sitting coaches.
Rangapara North – Tundla One-Way Special Train
- Train No. 05841
- Departure: February 15, 2025, at 17:30 hrs from Rangapara North
- Arrival: February 17, 2025, at 06:30 hrs in Tundla
Katihar – Manihari Maghi Purnima Special Train
- Train No. 07540 (Katihar – Manihari)
- Departure: 20:30 hrs from Katihar
- Arrival: 21:30 hrs in Manihari
- Train No. 07539 (Manihari – Katihar)
- Departure: 05:00 hrs from Manihari
- Arrival: 06:00 hrs in Katihar
This train will run via Manshahi, Khurrampur, Mahiyarpur, and Baghmara Halt stations and will consist of eight coaches, including a Driving Power Coach and Trailer Coach.
Convenience for Devotees
NFR’s initiative aims to provide comfortable and convenient travel options for pilgrims attending the Maha Kumbh Mela. The special trains will also facilitate the return journey of pilgrims to their respective destinations.
Passengers can check the IRCTC website and NFR’s social media platforms for detailed schedules, stoppages, and ticket availability.