UditVani, Jamshedpur: To accommodate the additional rush of passengers heading to the Maha Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj between January 13 and February 26, 2025, South Eastern Railway (SER) has announced a special train service between Ranchi and Tundla Junction in Uttar Pradesh. This initiative aims to ensure smooth travel for devotees attending the spiritual gathering.
Train No. 08067: Ranchi to Tundla
The special train, Train No. 08067, will depart from Ranchi on January 19, 2025, and is scheduled for a one-time journey only. The details of the schedule are as follows:
Departure from Ranchi: 10:30 AM
Arrivals and Departures:
Muri: 11:38 AM (Departs 11:40 AM)
Bokaro Steel City: 12:55 PM
Gomo: 2:05 PM
Gaya: 2:10 PM
Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Station: 7:45 PM
Prayagraj: 11:10 PM
Return from Prayagraj: Departs at 11:20 PM, with further stops at Govindpuri (2:00 AM) before reaching Tundla at 6:30 AM on January 20.
Train No. 08068: Tundla to Ranchi
On January 20, 2025, Train No. 08068 will depart from Tundla for its return journey to Ranchi, again running as a one-time service. The schedule for this train is:
Departure from Tundla: 4:20 PM
Arrivals and Departures:
Govindpuri: 8:00 PM
Prayagraj: 1:00 AM (Departs 1:10 AM)
Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Station: 5:20 AM
Gaya: 8:40 AM
Gomo: 11:25 AM
Bokaro Steel City: 12:45 PM
Muri: 1:50 PM
Arrival in Ranchi: 3:50 PM
Train Composition
The Kumbh Mela special train will consist of 18 coaches to accommodate the diverse needs of passengers:
1 SLRD (Seating cum Luggage Rake)
1 Generator Vehicle
8 General Class Coaches
3 Air-Conditioned 3-Tier Coaches
4 Air-Conditioned 3-Tier Economy Coaches
1 Air-Conditioned 2-Tier Coach
Comfortable Travel for Kumbh Mela Devotees
The special train service is designed to ease the journey for pilgrims traveling to the Kumbh Mela, ensuring a comfortable and timely experience. This additional train service offers a seamless travel option for devotees heading to one of the largest spiritual gatherings in the world.
