The Ahmedabad-Danapur special train (09417-09418) has been extended till December 30th. It will run every Monday from Ahmedabad and Tuesday from Danapur. The Malda Town-Khatipura Express (03409-03410) has one trip cancelled on August 28th and 30th respectively. Three trains, the Prayagraj-New Delhi Express (12417), Prayagraj-Bikaner Express (12403), and Bikaner-Prayagraj Express...
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(20403) will be temporarily operating from Subedarganj station instead of Prayagraj Junction during January and February, due to the Kumbh Mela.

The Prayagraj Express, a VIP train operating for 40 years, will be temporarily shifted from Prayagraj Junction to Subedarganj Railway Station from January 10th to February 28th, 2024. The shift is due to the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela. The Prayagraj-Bikaner Express will also be operated from Subedarganj during this period. This...
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decision comes from the Railway Board, aiming to manage the increased passenger traffic during the religious gathering. While the shift aims to improve accessibility for visitors, it may create inconveniences for those relying on public transport to reach Subedarganj, which has limited connectivity compared to Prayagraj Junction. This shift marks the first time the Prayagraj Express will operate from Subedarganj instead of Prayagraj Junction, though several other trains have been previously shifted to Subedarganj, including the Udhampur Superfast, Sangam Express, Dehradun Express, Kanpur Memu, and Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Memu.

The 40th anniversary of the Prayagraj Express, a VIP train connecting Delhi to Prayagraj, was celebrated with great fanfare at the Prayagraj Junction railway station. The train, which began its journey in 1984, is considered a special train for the people of Prayagraj and is known for its comfort, safety, punctuality,...
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and speed. The train was decorated for the occasion, and the train's driver and guard were honored. The train has become a vital link between Prayagraj and Delhi, with many people, including foreign tourists, using it for their commute. The train's driver, Nidhi Shukla, has expressed pride in driving this train and has no desire to drive any other train.

The Prayagraj Express, a prominent train running between Prayagraj and New Delhi, celebrated its 40th anniversary on Tuesday. The train was adorned with balloons for the occasion, and the railway staff responsible for the journey were presented with commemorative badges. The train's journey began with a cake cutting at 9:45 PM,...
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marking the start of its run from Prayagraj to Delhi. Over the years, the Prayagraj Express has witnessed significant transformations, with its speed doubling from 60 km/h to its current speed. Passengers, including advocate Shyam Singh, shared their experiences and praised the train, highlighting its popularity. A heartwarming story of two families connecting through a journey on this train was also recounted. The 40th anniversary celebration was attended by numerous railway officials and staff, including Station Director VK Dwivedi, Station Manager Dilip Thakur, and Prayagraj Division PRO Amit Kumar Singh. The Prayagraj Fans Club, who have been decorating the train since its 36th anniversary, expressed their pride in the train's significance to Prayagraj. Senior Assistant Loco Pilot AK Yadav, who was responsible for operating the train on this special day, conveyed his sense of pride, echoed by ALP Nidhi Shukla. The train's manager for this journey was Pawan Kumar Singh.

A summer special train, number 04121, traveling from Subedarganj to Secunderabad, faced AC issues in three coaches - B-1, B-3, and B-7 of the third AC compartment. Passengers complained about the lack of cooling from Fatehpur station onwards. Despite tweeting to the railway minister and officials, the problem persisted. Passengers...
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resorted to chain pulling multiple times, causing delays. The train finally departed after a two-and-a-half-hour delay when the AC cooling was fixed.