Jammu: The railway authorities are planning to operate three special trains between Katra and Prayagraj for the convenience of those attending the Mahakumbh, a minister said on Sunday..
Taking to micro-blogging site X, Union Minister Dr Jitndra Singh posted, “pleased to share that Railway Authorities have planned 3 Special Trains to and fro #Katra-Prayagraj for convenience of those attending the #Mahakumbh.”
“First Special Train has been finalised for January 24, 2025 which will leave Katra Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SVDK) Railway Station for Prayagraj (PRYJ) and return from #Prayagraj to Katra on January 26, 2025,” he posted.
Sharing the exact timings, Dr Singh posted, from SVDK dep 03:50 Hrs PRYJ, arrival 05:45 Hrs on 25.1.2025; Return PRYJ 03:15 Hrs on 26.01.2025, SVDK arrival 05:05 Hrs on 27.01.2025.
The schedule of the next two trains will be intimated in course of time, he said. UNI