A direct train service between Prayagraj's Subedarganj and Katra, the base camp for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, commenced on Thursday. The new service was inaugurated by the Mayor, Ganesh Kesariwani, MP Praveen Patel, and MLA Siddharth Nath Singh. The Mayor expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini...
more...

Vaishnaw for initiating the service, highlighting the convenience it provides for pilgrims. The train, a Jammu Mail, has a capacity of 1120 seats but only 66 tickets were sold on the first day, most being booked under the Tatkal quota. The low turnout is attributed to the software system not yet being updated to include all stations along the Subedarganj-Delhi route. The PR Officer of Prayagraj division has assured that the software will be updated soon, enabling reservations for all stations.

A special train, number 01929, will run between Gwalior and Puri via Prayagraj, starting from October 4th. It will depart Gwalior at 1 pm and arrive in Prayagraj at 8 pm. The return train, number 01930, will run every Saturday from Puri to Gwalior, starting from October 5th. It will...
more...

depart Puri at 11:45 am and arrive in Prayagraj at 11:15 pm on Sundays, reaching Gwalior at 9:25 am on Mondays.

The Indian Railways has announced a weekly special train service between Prayagraj and Bengaluru to cater to the growing passenger demand. Train No. 04131 will depart from Prayagraj at 11:30 PM on Sundays and arrive in Bengaluru (SMVT) at 6:30 PM on Tuesdays. The service will run from October 6th to...
more...

November 17th. The return train, No. 04132, will leave SMVT Bengaluru at 7:10 AM every Wednesday from October 9th to November 20th and reach Prayagraj at 10:50 PM on Thursdays. This train will halt at Manikpur, Satna, Katni, Jabalpur, Itarsi, Nagpur, Ballarshah, Sirpur-Kagaznagar, Bellary, Mancherial, Warangal, Khammam, Vijayawada, Chirala, Ongole, Nellore, Perambur, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, and Krishna Rajapuram.

The Indian Railways is preparing to launch a new Vande Bharat Express train between Agra and Varanasi before Diwali. The North Central Railway administration has begun preparations following the release of a proposed timetable by the Railway Board. Officials are conducting surveys to determine the appropriate platform for the train at...
more...

NCR stations and assess the impact on other train operations. The train service is expected to commence before Diwali, contingent on the completion of the survey report.

Prayagraj Junction, a major railway hub in Uttar Pradesh, is being modernized with airport-like facilities, including a dedicated gaming zone for children. This initiative, part of a ₹960 crore redevelopment project, aims to improve the experience for travelers, especially children who may find waiting for trains uncomfortable. The gaming zone, located...
more...

on the Civil Lines side of the station, will feature indoor games and provide a space for children to play while their parents wait. This feature is being introduced at Prayagraj Junction and Kanpur Central for the first time, offering a convenient solution for families traveling by train.