Rambag Mela Special Train between Manduadih-Prayagraj Rambag
Rambag Mela Special Train between Manduadih-Prayagraj Rambag (Train No. 05153 / 05154) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, NER has decided to run special train between Manduadih-Prayagraj Rambag-Manduadih (Train No. 05153 / 05154)
Train No. 05153 Manduadih-Prayagraj Rambag special train
Train No. 05153 Manduadih-Prayagraj Rambag Special train will leave from (Daily) Manduadih at 22.30 hrs & will reach Prayagraj Rambag at 02.30 hrs and train running time between the stations 4 hour and 0 minutes.
Train No. 05154 Prayagraj Rambag-Manduadih special train
Similarly, Train No. 05154 Prayagraj Rambag-Manduadih Special train will leave from (Daily) Prayagraj Rambag at 11.00 hrs & will reach Manduadih at 14.20 hrs and train running time between the stations 3 hour and 20 minutes.
Manduadih-Prayagraj Rambag Distance between the station is 118 Kilometre
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 05153 from Manduadih-Prayagraj Rambag special train from 10-01-2025 to 15-03-2025
Train No: 05154 from Prayagraj Rambag-Manduadih special train from 11-01-2025 to 15-03-2025
Here’s the verified overview of the Kumbh (Magh Mela) special trains that connected Manduadih (Varanasi) and Prayagraj Rambag during the 2025 festival period:
Contents
🚆 Manduadih ↔ Prayagraj Rambag Mela Specials
🔹 Train No. 05151 / 05151X – Manduadih → Prayagraj Rambag
- Ran on selected days during the Magh Mela, notably on dates like 14 Jan, 28 Jan, 11 Feb, 16 Feb, 27 Feb and 11 Mar 2025.
- Departure: Manduadih (MUV) at around 06:00 AM, arriving at Prayagraj Rambag (PRRB) by 10:05 AM (~119 km in ~4 h 5 m), with 8 stops en-route.
- Unreserved (2S class only) service.
🔹 Train No. 05152 / 05152X – Prayagraj Rambag → Manduadih
- Operated as the return counterpart on the same schedules.
- Departure: PRRB at ~07:20 AM, reaching MUV by 10:30 AM (~118 km in ~3 h 10 m), with minimal halts (3–5).
📊 Quick Summary
| Train No. | Direction | Departure | Arrival | Distance | Duration | Class | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05151 / 05151X | Manduadih → Prayagraj Rambag | ~06:00 | ~10:05 | ~119 km | ~4 h 05 m | Unreserved (2S) | Selected dates (6 days) |
| 05152 / 05152X | Prayagraj Rambag → Manduadih | ~07:20 | ~10:30 | ~118 km | ~3 h 10 m | Unreserved (2S) | Corresponding dates |
✅ Why This Was a Special Service
- These were Magh Mela specials run to support pilgrim traffic between Varanasi (Manduadih) and Prayagraj Rambag, particularly during peak bathing and festival dates.
- Entirely unreserved, facilitating crowd-heavy short-distance transit without needing reservation.
- Charts and routes were managed dynamically based on crowd density and track availability.
🧭 Traveler Tips
- Tickets were available at railway counters—no advance reservation or PNR needed.
- Since they ran only on specific dates, check the service calendar before planning travel.
- Live tracking via IRCTC, NTES, Trainman or RailYatri can alert you to minor timing changes or platform shifts.
- Due to unreserved format, boarding early is recommended on busy days.
Would you like help finding:
- The exact schedule of those six operation dates,
- Similar special trains connecting Manduadih or Varanasi to Prayagraj Sangam or other pilgrimage hubs,
- Or running status insights and fare info for those dates?
Happy to fetch more details if needed!