Pragraj Expess Special Train between New Delhi-Prayagraj (Train No.02417/Train No.02418) Timings, Stoppages, Fare and Frequency
Pragraj Expess Special Train between New Delhi-Prayagraj (Train No.02417) Route and Runs on Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday and Sunday.
| Station Name | Arrival Time | Departure Time | Day |
| PRAYAGRAJ JN. | Source | 21:30 | 1 |
| FATEHPUR | 22:48 | 22:50 | 1 |
| KANPUR CENTRAL | 00:15 | 00:25 | 2 |
| ALIGARH JN | 04:26 | 04:28 | 2 |
| GHAZIABAD | 06:13 | 06:15 | 2 |
| NEW DELHI | 07:00 | — | 2 |
For More Information Visit http://www.indianrail.gov.in/
Here’s the detailed information on the Prayagraj–New Delhi Special Train (Train Nos. 02417/02418), often referred to as the Festival Special service:
Train Overview
- Train No. 02417: Prayagraj Junction → New Delhi (Old Delhi)
- Departure: 9:35 PM from Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)
- Arrival: 8:55 AM the next day at Old Delhi (DLI)
- Distance: ~628 km
- Journey Duration: ~11 h 20 m
- Speed: ~55 km/h average
- Frequency: Operates daily
- Train No. 02418: Old Delhi (DLI) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)
- Departure: 9:30 AM from Old Delhi
- Arrival: 7:40 PM at Prayagraj Junction same day
- Journey Duration: ~10 h 10 m
Major Stoppages (02417)
This special skips multiple halts and makes around seven major stops:
- Fatehpur (departure ~22:47)
- Govindpuri (arrival 00:15, departure 00:20) – longest halt: 5 mins
- Etawah
- Tundla
- Aligarh
- Old Delhi (terminal)
Fare Structure & Classes
The special train offers the following classes:
- AC First Class (1A)
- AC 2-Tier (2A)
- AC 3-Tier (3A)
- 3A Economy (3E)
- Sleeper (SL)
- Second Seating (2S)
These align with superfast fare norms, including the superfast surcharge.
Quick Summary Table
| Train No. | Route | Departs → Arrives | Duration | Distance | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02417 | Prayagraj Junction → Old Delhi | 21:35 → 08:55 | ~11 h 20 m | 628 km | Daily |
| 02418 | Old Delhi → Prayagraj Junction | 09:30 → 19:40 | ~10 h 10 m | 628 km | Daily |
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