Kumbh Mela Special Train between Prayagraj Sangam-Mankapur
Kumbh Mela Saryu Express Special Train between Prayagraj Sangam-Mankapur (Train No. 04233 / 04234) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Northern Railway has decided to run special train between Prayagraj Sangam-Mankapur-Prayagraj Sangam (Train No. 04233 / 04234)
Train No. 04233 Prayagraj Sangam-Mankapur special train
Train No. 04233 Prayagraj Sangam-Mankapur Special train will leave from (Daily) Prayagraj Sangam at 18.10 hrs & will reach Mankapur at 00.50 hrs and train running time between the stations 6 hour and 40 minutes.
Train No. 04234 Mankapur-Prayagraj Sangam special train
Similarly, Train No. 04234 Mankapur-Prayagraj Sangam Special train will leave from (Daily) Mankapur at 02.50 hrs & will reach Prayagraj Sangam at 08.50 hrs and train running time between the stations 6 hour and 0 minutes.
Prayagraj Sangam-Mankapur Distance between the station is 199 Kilometre
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 04233 from Prayagraj Sangam-Mankapur special train from 10-01-2025 to 14-03-2025
Train No: 04234 from Mankapur-Prayagraj Sangam special train from 11-01-2025 to 15-03-2025
Here’s the confirmed information on Kumbh Mela special train services operating between Prayagraj Sangam (PYGS) and Mankapur Junction (MUR) during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025:
Contents
🚆 04233 – Prayagraj Sangam → Mankapur Junction ⚠️ Unreserved Mela Special
- Runs daily throughout the Kumbh festival period.
- Departs Prayagraj Sangam at 18:10, arrives Mankapur by around 00:50 next day, covering ~199 km and stopping at ~15 stations along the route.
- Operates with unreserved general seating (2S only)—ideal for pilgrims and regional travelers.
ℹ️ Other Regional Services on Same Route
Although Saryu Express (14233/14234) is a regular daily service (ICF rake), it is not marked as a special Mela train. It connects Prayagraj Ghat – Mankapur – Prayagraj Ghat with similar timings and route, but is included in standard schedules.
📊 Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Frequency | Dep. (PYGS) | Arr. (MUR) | Duration | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04233 | Prayagraj Sangam → Mankapur | Daily | 18:10 | ~00:50 | ~6h 40m | Unreserved (2S) |
✅ Why This Service Was Important
- Specially flagged for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 to help manage pilgrim traffic between Prayagraj and its northern regional hinterlands.
- Accommodated high-volume regional transit without requiring advance reservation.
- Functioned as part of a larger network of over 900 special trains deployed by Indian Railways during Kumbh.
🚉 Travel Tips
- No reservation needed—purchase a general second seating ticket at station.
- Timings and halts may vary slightly due to crowd management—check live status via NTES, Trainman, or RailYatri.
- If 04233 is not running, the regular Saryu Express (14233/34) remains an alternate option, though it lacks the ‘special’ classification.
Would you like details on return services, timings for Saryu Express, or similar Kumbh specials linking Prayagraj to nearby cities? I can fetch that too!