Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Indian Railways has decided to run several special trains passing via the Bhopal division in view of the Maha Kumbh Mela. These special trains will stop at Bhopal railway station as well as other major stations of the division, enabling hassle-free travel to Prayagraj to attend the grain religious fair.
The officials of Bhopal Division said that these special trains are being run by the railways to make the journey of the passengers more comfortable and convenient. The stoppages of these trains include Bhopal, Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Itarsi, and other major stations.
Over 40 crore devotees are expected to visit Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela between Jan 13 and Feb 26.
Check the details:
01661-01662 Rani Kamalapati- Banaras Kumbh Mela Special Express will stop at Rani Kamalapati, Mandideep, Obedullaganj, Budni, Narmadapuram, Itarsi.
Vapi-Gaya Kumbh Mela Special train will stop at Itarsi. Sogaria-Banaras Kumbh Mela Special Express will stop at Ruthiyai, Guna, Ashok Nagar, Mungavali.
Train number 09333 Indore-Prayagraj Kumbh Mela Special will stop at Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Bina. Mumbai Central-Prayagraj Kumbh Mela Special will stop at Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Bina.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus-Mau Kumbh Mela Special train will stop at Khirkia, Harda, Banapur, Itarsi stations of the division. Pune-Mau Kumbh Mela Special will stop at Talvadia, Chhnera, Khirkia, Harda, Banapur, Itarsi. Nagpur-Danapur Kumbh Mela Special train will stop at Amla, Betul, Itarsi.
Dr. Ambedkar Nagar-Ballia Kumbh Mela Special will stop at Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Vidisha, Ganjbasoda, Bina. Udhna-Ballia Kumbh Mela Special will stop at Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Vidisha, Ganjbasoda, Bina.
Vishwamitri-Ballia Kumbh Mela Special will stop at Sant Hirdaram Nagar, Vidisha, Ganjbasoda, Bina. Valsad- Danapur Kumbh Mela Special train will stop at Itarsi station.