Special Trains for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025

Special Trains for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. Northeast Frontier Railway.

To cater to the immense rush of pilgrims for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced the operation of special trains connecting Naharlagun (Arunachal Pradesh) and Tundla Junction (Uttar Pradesh). These trains are aimed at providing seamless travel experiences for devotees journeying to Prayagraj, a key location for the spiritual gathering. Here are the essential details:

Schedule and Trips

Train No. 05811: Naharlagun to Tundla Junction

Dates of Operation: 9th January, 25th January, 8th February, and 22nd February 2025
Departure: 14:30 from Naharlagun
Arrival: 11:20 at Tundla Junction (next day)

Train No. 05812: Tundla Junction to Naharlagun

Dates of Operation: 11th January, 27th January, 10th February, and 24th February 2025
Departure: 19:00 from Tundla Junction
Arrival: 05:50 at Naharlagun (third day)

Key Stations and Timings

These trains will stop at several important stations along the route:

Station	Arrival	Departure
Naharlagun	—	14:30
Rangapara North	17:25	17:30
Rangiya	20:30	20:55
New Bongaigaon	00:00	00:05
New Jalpaiguri	04:50	05:00
Katihar	08:40	08:50
Hajipur	14:10	14:15
Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya	19:40	19:50
Prayagraj Junction	23:10	23:20
Tundla Junction	06:30	—

Composition of Trains

Each train will consist of 21 modern LHB coaches, including:

AC 2-Tier: 2 coaches
AC 3-Tier: 6 coaches
Sleeper Class: 7 coaches
Second Class: 4 coaches
LWL RRM: 1 coach
LSLRD: 1 coach

Additional Stops

The special trains will also halt at the following stations:

Harmuti Junction
New Misamari
Udalguri
Nalbari
Barpeta Road
Kokrajhar
New Coochbehar
Kishanganj
Naugachia
Khagaria
Begusarai
Barauni Junction
Patliputra
Danapur
Ara
Buxar
New West Cabin
Mirzapur
Fatehpur
Govindpuri
Etawah

Significance of the Maha Kumbh Mela

The Maha Kumbh Mela is a grand spiritual gathering held every 12 years, drawing millions of devotees from around the world. The 2025 event in Prayagraj will witness a massive influx of pilgrims, making reliable transportation essential. The initiative by NFR ensures that devotees from Northeast India can travel comfortably to participate in this auspicious occasion.

Booking Information

Passengers can book tickets for these special trains via the Indian Railways official website or authorized ticketing counters. Early booking is recommended due to high demand.

Northeast Frontier Railway’s effort to run special trains for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 reflects its commitment to facilitating spiritual tourism and enhancing connectivity. This initiative not only eases travel for devotees but also showcases Indian Railways’ role in preserving the cultural and spiritual heritage of the country.

For further updates, stay tuned to Northeast Frontier Railway’s official channels.