Mahakumbh special trains from NFR to help clear the extra rush of pilgrims

way2barak, 20th December : To cope up with the anticipated heavy rush of pilgrims during the Maha Kumbh Mela of the year 2025, N. F. Railway has decided to run two pairs of special trains from Kamakhya as well as Naharlagun stations to Tundla station. The special trains will operate for four trips each in both directions. It will facilitate devotees and visitors willing to attend the Maha Kumbh of the upcoming year to travel with comfort during this winter.

Special train no. 05611(Kamakhya – Tundla) will depart from Kamakhya at 05:30 hours on 9th & 25th of January, 2025 as well as 8th & 22nd of February, 2025 to reach Tundla, at 19:20 hours next day. In the return direction, train no. 05612 (Tundla – Kamakhya) will depart from Tundla at 03:00 hours on 11th & 27th January, 2025 as well as 10th & 24th of February, 2025 to reach Kamakhya 17:45 hours 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 14:30 hours on 9th & 25th of January, 2025 as well as 8th & 22nd of February, 2025 to reach Tundla, at 06:30 hours on the third day of journey. In the return direction, train no. 05812 (Tundla – Naharlagun) will depart from Tundla at 11:20 hours on 11th & 27th January, 2025 as well as 10th & 24th of February, 2025 to reach Kamakhya 05:50 hours 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 NFR 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.