Navratri Special Trains Announced Between Prayagraj, Patna and Lucknow

With the start of the Navratri festival, the Indian Railways has rolled out two unreserved special trains to handle the heavy rush of passengers. The services, which begin from September 22 and continue till the first week of October, will connect Prayagraj with Patna and Mirzapur with Lucknow’s Alamnagar station.

Extra Travel Options for Pilgrims

Navratri, observed for nine days, brings lakhs of devotees to religious places such as Vindhyachal. Indian Railways added extra trains so that devotees don’t have to struggle for seats in the existing overpacked trains.Each train will complete 11 trips in both directions and will also have one additional run on either October 6 or 7, depending on the route.

Prayagraj–Patna Navratri Special

• Running Period: September 22 to October 1, plus one extra service on October 6
• From Prayagraj: Departs at 11:15 am → reaches Patna at 8:15 pm
• From Patna: Leaves at 9:00 pm → arrives in Prayagraj at 6:20 am
• Halts: Naini, Meja Road, Manda Road, Vindhyachal, Mirzapur, Chunar, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, Buxar, Ara and Danapur.
• You can check your Train Schedule and live train running status using RailMitra platform for a smooth and comfortable Navratri travel.

Mirzapur–Lucknow (Alamnagar) Navratri Special

• Running Period: September 22 to October 1, plus one extra service on October 6
• Return Trips from Alamnagar: September 23 to October 2, with an additional run on October 7
• From Mirzapur: Departs 4:05 pm → reaches Alamnagar 11:25 pm
• From Alamnagar: Leaves 1:00 am → arrives in Mirzapur 8:00 am
• The train will stop at several intermediate stations, improving access for passengers headed towards Lucknow during the festive days.
• RailMitra provides a fast and efficient method to check PNR Status online if Railways has not confirmed your booking.

Why These Trains Are Important

Navratri always puts a huge load on trains in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Regular services often run packed, making travel difficult for ordinary passengers. By introducing these unreserved specials, Railways hopes to:

• Provide a convenient means of transport for Navratri passengers 
• Offer a cheaper alternative to other travel methods like Flights and Cars.
• Give a travel option to those who couldn’t book tickets due to festive rush.

This step is expected to benefit travellers from Vindhyachal, Patna, Prayagraj and Lucknow. These are among the busiest train routes during the Navratri festivities.

FAQs

1. How many trips will be made?
   A: 11 round trips per train, plus one additional journey.
2. Are these reserved trains?
   A: No, both are unreserved specials.
3. Why were they introduced?
   A: To handle the festive rush and provide convenient travel for pilgrims.