The Maha Kumbh Mela, a major religious event, will be held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, from January 13 to February 26. To facilitate the large number of pilgrims traveling from various parts of India, special trains will be operational, connecting major cities to Prayagraj. These trains are expected to provide a comfortable and efficient travel option for devotees attending the event.
As part of this initiative, the Southern Railway has announced a special train service between Mangalore and Varanasi. The train, designated as number 06019, will run on two dates: January 18 and February 15. The train will depart from Mangalore at 4:15 AM and will make stops at Coimbatore at 1:10 PM and Tiruppur at 1:55 PM before continuing to Varanasi. It will also make halts at several stations along the route, including Erode, Salem, Jolarpet, Kadpadi, and Arakkonam, before reaching Varanasi on the third day, around 2:50 PM.
For the return journey, the train will depart from Varanasi at 6:20 PM on January 21 and February 18, and is scheduled to arrive in Mangalore by 2:30 AM on the following day. The special train will consist of four AC coaches, 12 reserved general compartments, and two general compartments for the convenience of passengers. Advance reservations for these trains have already started, as confirmed by Salem division officials.
This special train service is expected to ease travel for the thousands of pilgrims heading to the Kumbh Mela and ensure they can participate in this significant religious event with ease and comfort.
