Special Vande Bharat Train for Maha Kumbh Pilgrims

Northern Railways has announced a special Vande Bharat train service between New Delhi and Varanasi via Prayagraj from February 15-17, 2025. The train (02252) will depart from New Delhi at 5:30 AM, stop at Prayagraj at 12:00 PM, and reach Varanasi at 2:20 PM. The return journey (02251) will leave Varanasi at 3:15 PM, halt at Prayagraj at 5:20 PM, and arrive in New Delhi at 11:50 PM. This special service aims to accommodate the expected rush of devotees traveling for the Maha Kumbh Mela, which has already seen over 50 crore participants. The Uttar Pradesh government has implemented strict measures to ensure smooth traffic management during the event.

 

Source: Northern Railways, Uttar Pradesh Government