Kumbh Mela Special Train between Satna-Prayagraj
Kumbh Mela Special Train between Satna-Prayagraj (Train No. 04121 / 04122) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, North Central Railway has decided to run special train between Satna-Prayagraj-Satna (Train No. 04121 / 04122)
Train No. 04121 Satna-Prayagraj special train
Train No. 04121 Satna-Prayagraj Special train will leave from (Expect Sun and Mon) Satna at 19.30 hrs & will reach Prayagraj at 23.55 hrs and train running time between the stations 4 hour and 25 minutes.
Train No. 04122 Prayagraj-Satna special train
Similarly, Train No. 04122 Prayagraj-Satna Special train will leave from (Expect Sun and Mon) Prayagraj at 14.30 hrs & will reach Satna at 18.45 hrs and train running time between the stations 4 hour and 15 minutes.
Satna-Prayagraj Distance between the station is 177 Kilometre
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 04121 from Satna-Prayagraj special train from 14-01-2021 to 11-03-2025
Train No: 04122 from Prayagraj-Satna special train from 14-01-2021 to 11-03-2025
Here’s the detailed information on Kumbh Mela special trains operating between Satna and Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025:
Contents
🚆 Satna ↔ Prayagraj Special Services for Kumbh Mela
🔹 Train No. 00303 – Prayagraj Jn → Satna Jn Mela Special
- First run: 29 January 2025, from Prayagraj Chheoki / Junction, arriving at Satna the next day. Average speed was ~28 km/h, covering ~170 km in ~6 h 5 m over 7 halts.
- Aimed at facilitating pilgrim evacuation and regional connectivity during high-demand days of the Mela.
🔹 Train No. 00503X – Prayagraj Chheoki → Satna Jn Mela Special
- First departure: same date (29 January). It follows the shortest route between Prayagraj Chheoki and Satna, operating as a passenger-type short-distance service.
🔹 Notable Pattern:
- Both services are unreserved passenger-type specials, designed primarily to manage intra-region pilgrim movement when mainline express services were overstretched.
🛤️ Route Summary
| Train No. | Origin (Departs) | Destination (Arrives) | Distance | Duration | Approx. Halts | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00303 | Prayagraj Jn / Chheoki (~18:55) | Satna Jn (~00:00–01:00) | ~170 km | ~6 h 05 m | ~7 | Unreserved |
| 00503X | Prayagraj Chheoki | Satna Jn | ~170 km | ~6 h | Short passenger stops | Unreserved |
🎯 Why These Services Were Important
- Key component in Kumbh Mela evacuation strategy: These trains helped distribute pilgrim loads across peripheral railheads like Satna.
- Operated during peak festival days, especially around major bathing and crowd events—connecting remote participants efficiently.
- General unreserved boarding facilitated last-minute or regional travel with high flexibility.
✅ Travel Notes & Tips
- No advance reservation needed—board with a general ticket at departure station.
- These are slow-running services (avg. ≈ 28 km/h) suitable for flexible travel, not time-sensitive commuters.
- Live running info in apps like IRCTC PNR/NTES, RailYatri, or Trainman can help check actual departure/arrival due to variable schedules.
- These trains are not in regular schedule—only ran during Mela (January–February 2025).
Would you like help finding similar special services from other regional stations like Jabalpur or Katni, or checking connectivity on mainline trains to Satna during the mela? Happy to assist!