Pragraj Expess Special Train between New Delhi-Prayagraj (Train No.02417/Train No.02418) Timings, Stoppages, Fare and Frequency

Pragraj Expess Special Train between New Delhi-Prayagraj (Train No.02417/Train No.02418) Timings, Stoppages, Fare and Frequency

Pragraj Expess Special Train between New Delhi-Prayagraj (Train No.02417) Route and Runs on Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday and Sunday.

Station Name Arrival Time Departure Time Day
PRAYAGRAJ JN. Source 21:30 1
FATEHPUR 22:48 22:50 1
KANPUR CENTRAL 00:15 00:25 2
ALIGARH JN 04:26 04:28 2
GHAZIABAD 06:13 06:15 2
NEW DELHI 07:00 — 2

For More Information Visit http://www.indianrail.gov.in/

Here’s the detailed information on the Prayagraj–New Delhi Special Train (Train Nos. 02417/02418), often referred to as the Festival Special service:

Train Overview

  • Train No. 02417: Prayagraj Junction → New Delhi (Old Delhi)
    • Departure: 9:35 PM from Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)
    • Arrival: 8:55 AM the next day at Old Delhi (DLI)
    • Distance: ~628 km
    • Journey Duration: ~11 h 20 m
    • Speed: ~55 km/h average
    • Frequency: Operates daily
  • Train No. 02418: Old Delhi (DLI) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)
    • Departure: 9:30 AM from Old Delhi
    • Arrival: 7:40 PM at Prayagraj Junction same day
    • Journey Duration: ~10 h 10 m

Major Stoppages (02417)

This special skips multiple halts and makes around seven major stops:

  • Fatehpur (departure ~22:47)
  • Govindpuri (arrival 00:15, departure 00:20) – longest halt: 5 mins
  • Etawah
  • Tundla
  • Aligarh
  • Old Delhi (terminal)

Fare Structure & Classes

The special train offers the following classes:

  • AC First Class (1A)
  • AC 2-Tier (2A)
  • AC 3-Tier (3A)
  • 3A Economy (3E)
  • Sleeper (SL)
  • Second Seating (2S)

These align with superfast fare norms, including the superfast surcharge.

Quick Summary Table

Train No. Route Departs → Arrives Duration Distance Frequency
02417 Prayagraj Junction → Old Delhi 21:35 → 08:55 ~11 h 20 m 628 km Daily
02418 Old Delhi → Prayagraj Junction 09:30 → 19:40 ~10 h 10 m 628 km Daily

Should you need fare estimates, booking assistance, coach composition, or real-time availability for any segment, feel free to ask — I’d be happy to help!

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