Kumbh Mela Special Train between Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.-Prayagraj
Kumbh Mela Special Train between Prayagraj-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. (Train No. 04119 / 04220) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, North Central Railway has decided to run special train between Prayagraj-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.-Prayagraj (Train No. 04119 / 04220)
Train No. 04120 Prayagraj-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. special train
Train No. 04120 Prayagraj-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. Special train will leave from (Expect Sun and Mon) Prayagraj at 15.00 hrs & will reach Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. at 19.00 hrs and train running time between the stations 4 hour and 0 minutes.
Train No. 04219 Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.-Prayagraj special train
Similarly, Train No. 04219 Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.-Prayagraj Special train will leave from (Expect Sun and Mon) Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. at 20.00 hrs & will reach Prayagraj at 23.45 hrs and train running time between the stations 3 hour and 45 minutes.
Prayagraj-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. Distance between the station is 153 Kilometre
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 04119 from Prayagraj-Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. special train from 14-01-2025 to 11-03-2025
Train No: 04220 from Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.-Prayagraj special train from 14-01-2025 to 11-03-2025
Here’s the verified, up‑to‑date information on the Kumbh Mela special train service between Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam area) and Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction (DDU, Mughalsarai) during Maha Kumbh Mela 2025:
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🚆 Prayagraj – Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. Kumbh Mela Specials
Numerous unreserved MEMU and passenger specials were operated:
🟢 Key Services:
- Train Nos. 00208 / 00209: Prayagraj Jn → Pt. DDU Jn (Mahakumbh Mela Special, unreserved)
- Covers ~153 km with 8 station stops.
- Typical departure ~21:30, arrival by ~05:10 next day (actual runs varied ~16–17 h due to slow speed)
- Train No. 00210 (also labeled 04120X): Prayagraj → Pt. DDU MEMU special
- Operated early morning (~05:00 → 08:30), ~6 halts over ~153 km in ~3h 30m
Additional specials included train nos. 00201–00206, 00401/00204–00206, and 00402 from Prayagraj Jn or Chheoki to Pt. DDU Jn.
🔢 Service Details
| Train No. | Route | Type | Dep | Arr | Duration | Halts | Fares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00208/09 | Prayagraj Jn → Pt. DDU | MEMU/Passenger | ~21:30 | ~05:10 | ~16–17 h | 8 | General unreserved (2S) |
| 00210 | Prayagraj Jn → Pt. DDU | MEMU Special | 05:00 | 08:30 | ~3h 30 m | 6 | Unreserved (2S) |
| 00201–00206, 00401/00204–06 | Various PRYJ/P’yag Chheoki → Pt. DDU | Unreserved specials | Vary | Vary | ~3–6h | 6–8 | General only |
🎯 Why This Service Mattered
- These trains were mobilized specifically for the Prayag Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 (13 Jan – 26 Feb 2025) to serve massive pilgrim influx at Triveni Sangam / Prayagraj area
- Operated on multiple days per week, covering both overnight and early‑morning slots to accommodate various travel preferences.
- Unreserved seating only, ideal for large-volume, last-minute pilgrimage movement.
✅ Travel Notes & Tips
- All specials were unreserved general MEMU or passenger-type trains, no reservations needed.
- Expect slow running speeds, especially for late-night trains (~16–17 h for 153 km).
- Overnight sleep option available on train Nr. 00208/09.
- Charts and information updates were provided on IRCTC, NTES, Trainman, or RailYatri.
- While no AC or sleeper facilities, these were functional for mass crowd management during Kumbh.
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