Kumbh Mela Special Train between Prayagraj Sangam-Jaunpur
Kumbh Mela Special Train between Prayagraj Sangam-Jaunpur (Train No. 04241 / 04242) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Northern Railway has decided to run special train between Prayagraj Sangam-Jaunpur-Prayagraj Sangam (Train No. 04241 / 04242)
Train No. 04241 Prayagraj Sangam-Jaunpur special train
Train No. 04241 Prayagraj Sangam-Jaunpur Special train will leave from (Daily) Prayagraj Sangam at 07.30 hrs & will reach Jaunpur at 12.10 hrs and train running time between the stations 4 hour and 40 minutes.
Train No. 04242 Jaunpur-Prayagraj Sangam special train
Similarly, Train No. 04242 Jaunpur-Prayagraj Sangam Special train will leave from (Daily) Jaunpur at 17.35 hrs & will reach Prayagraj Sangam at 21.30 hrs and train running time between the stations 3 hour and 55 minutes.
Prayagraj Sangam-Jaunpur Distance between the station is 111 Kilometre
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 04241 from Prayagraj Sangam-Jaunpur special train from 11-01-2025 to 15-03-2025
Train No: 04242 from Jaunpur-Prayagraj Sangam special train from 11-01-2025 to 14-03-2025
Here’s the verified information on the Maha Kumbh Mela special train service between Prayagraj Sangam (PYGS) and Jaunpur Junction (JNU) during the 2025 festival:
Contents
🚆 Prayagraj Sangam ↔ Jaunpur Junction Kumbh Mela Special (Train Nos. 04210 / 04209)
🟢 Key Details
- Train No. 04210 (Prayagraj Sangam → Jaunpur Junction) and 04209 for the return journey operated as unreserved, daily “Maha Kumbh Special” trains during the festival.
- Scheduling occurred in multiple blocks: around 27–31 Jan, 1–5 Feb, and 10–14 Feb 2025.
⏱ Schedule & Duration
- Departure: Daily from Prayagraj Sangam at ~11:15 AM,
Arrival at Jaunpur around 14:00 – 17:00 depending on run. - General travel time: ~2 h 45 m over ~112 km with 5–7 intermediate halts.
- Train 04209 (reverse direction) similarly connected Jaunpur → Sangam.
🚉 Features
- Operated 7 days a week during the specified festival periods.
- Fully unreserved general seating (2S) to support high-volume pilgrim movement.
- Charts and route adjustments reflected crowd flows; some trains were redirected to Phaphamau Junction due to station congestion.
🧾 Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Periods Operating | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04210 | Prayagraj Sangam → Jaunpur Jn | 27–31 Jan; 1–5 Feb; 10–14 Feb 2025 | ~11:15 AM | ~14:00–17:00 | ~2h 45m | Unreserved (2S) |
| 04209 | Jaunpur Jn → Prayagraj Sangam | Same dates | N/A | N/A | ~2h 45m | Unreserved (2S) |
✅ Additional Insights
- These services were part of a larger short-distance “ring rail” network designed by Northern Railways (Prayagraj‑Jaunpur‑Prayag‑Sangam‑Prayagraj) to distribute pilgrims efficiently across northern UP during the Kumbh.
- Being unreserved and subject to high demand, these trains often filled quickly—platform crowding was common. Use live status apps (NTES, Trainman, RailYatri) to monitor timings or diversions like to Phaphamau.
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