Kumbh Mela Special Train between Prayagraj-Kanpur Central
Kumbh Mela Special Train between Prayagraj-Kanpur Central (Train No. 04117 / 04118) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, North Central Railway has decided to run special train between Prayagraj-Kanpur Central-Prayagraj (Train No. 04117 / 04118)
Train No. 04117 Prayagraj-Kanpur Central special train
Train No. 04117 Prayagraj-Kanpur Central Special train will leave from (Expect Sun and Mon) Prayagraj at 15.30 hrs & will reach Kanpur Central at 19.30 hrs and train running time between the stations 4 hour and 0 minutes.
Train No. 04118 Kanpur Central-Prayagraj special train
Similarly, Train No. 04118 Kanpur Central-Prayagraj Special train will leave from (Expect Sun and Mon) Kanpur Central at 06.30 hrs & will reach Prayagraj at 11.30 hrs and train running time between the stations 5 hour and 0 minutes.
Prayagraj-Kanpur Central Distance between the station is 194 Kilometre
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 04117 from Prayagraj-Kanpur Central special train from 14-01-2021 to 11-03-2025
Train No: 04118 from Kanpur Central-Prayagraj special train from 14-01-2021 to 11-03-2025
Here’s the verified information about the Kumbh Mela special train service operating between Prayagraj Junction and Kanpur Central during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025:
Contents
🚂 Allahabad (Prayagraj) – Kanpur Central Kumbh Mela Special
Train No. 00105 – Prayagraj Jn → Kanpur Central
- Unreserved passenger special, designed specifically for pilgrim crowds during the Kumbh Mela season.
- First departure: 30 January 2025 from Prayagraj Jn at ~19:50, arriving at Kanpur Central by ~01:25 AM next morning.
- Distance: ~195 km, Duration: ~5 h 35 min, with approximately 7 halts en route.
- Serves stations like Subedarganj, Bharwari, Sirathu, Khaga, Fatehpur, Bindki Road before terminating at Kanpur Central
📋 Service Snapshot
| Train No. | Route | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Distance | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00105 | Prayagraj Jn → Kanpur | ~19:50 | ~01:25 next day | ~5 h 35 min | ~195 km | Unreserved 2S |
🧭 Service Significance
- Scheduled to manage crowd movement during Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, which ran between 13 January and 26 February 2025
- Unreserved format allowed pilgrims flexible boarding without requiring advance tickets.
- Catering to large pilgrim volumes, it complemented regular services with special dedicated operations.
✅ Travel Tips
- A general ticket was sufficient—no reservation required.
- Since it’s a slow late-night service, expect average speed around 35 km/h with variable arrival times.
- Live train status was available via platforms like IRCTC PNR/NTES, RailYatri, or Trainman.
- Note: This was a temporary special service, offered only during the Kumbh period and not part of the regular timetable.
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