Kumbh Mela Special Trains Announced by South Eastern Railway

South Eastern Railway introduces special trains for Kumbh Mela 2025.

Key Points:

• Tatanagar-Tundla Special will run from January 19, 2025.

• Ranchi-Tundla Special to operate from January 19, 2025.

• Trains include stoppages in SER jurisdiction.

JAMSHEDPUR – South Eastern Railway has announced the operation of special trains for the upcoming Kumbh Mela in January 2025 to facilitate devotees traveling to the religious gathering.

The special trains will connect Tatanagar, Ranchi, and Tundla, ensuring convenient travel for passengers.

Tatanagar-Tundla-Tatanagar Special
Train 08057 will leave Tatanagar on January 19, 2025, at 20:55 hrs and will reach Tundla at 19:20 hrs the next day.
The return train, 08058 Tundla-Tatanagar Special, will depart Tundla on January 21, 2025, at 03:00 hrs and arrive at Tatanagar at 23:55 hrs the same day.

Stoppages:

• Chandil

• Purulia

• Bhojudih

Ranchi-Tundla-Ranchi Special

Train 08067 will leave Ranchi on January 19, 2025, at 10:30 hrs and reach Tundla at 06:30 hrs the following day.
Train 08068 will depart Tundla for Ranchi on January 20, 2025, at 16:20 hrs and arrive at Ranchi at 15:50 hrs the next day.

Stoppages:

• Muri

• Bokaro Steel City

Details of the announced trains:

Somanko Tiru, a photographer, trainSpotter and a railway enthusiast, expressed happiness at the development and stated, "These special trains will provide seamless travel options for devotees attending the Kumbh Mela."

The railways have encouraged devotees to plan their travel early to avail these facilities.