To address the surge in passenger traffic during the year-end festive season, Western Railway has announced the operation of two one-way special trains. These Train-on-Demand (TOD) services aim to ease congestion and provide additional travel options for passengers heading to Prayagraj Junction.
Udhna to Prayagraj Special Train Details
The first special train, numbered 09005, will run from Udhna to Prayagraj Junction on December 31, 2024. It will depart from Udhna station at 6:40 AM and is scheduled to arrive at Prayagraj Junction the following day at 10:10 AM. This train will travel via key stations such as Vadodara, Ratlam, Ujjain, Bina, and Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi. Ticket bookings for this service will open on December 30, 2024.
Valsad to Prayagraj Special Train Details
The second special train, numbered 09009, will operate from Valsad to Prayagraj Junction on January 1, 2025. Departing Valsad station at 8:40 AM, it will reach Prayagraj Junction at 10:25 AM the next day. The train will pass through important stations like Nandurbar, Bhusaval, Jabalpur, Katni, and Satna. Bookings for this service will be available from December 31, 2024.
Both trains are designed to accommodate the extra rush of passengers during the holiday season and will run on special fares.