Guwahati: To accommodate the influx of pilgrims expected for the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) will operate two special trains from Kamakhya and Naharlagun to Tundla.
Each train will make four trips in both directions, offering devotees and visitors comfortable travel options during the winter season.
The Kamakhya-Tundla special train (no. 05611) will depart from Kamakhya at 05:30 hours on January 9, 25, February 8, and 22, arriving in Tundla at 19:20 hours the next day. The return train (no. 05612) will leave Tundla at 03:00 hours on January 11, 27, February 10, and 24, reaching Kamakhya at 17:45 hours the following day.
The Naharlagun-Tundla special train (no. 05811) will depart from Naharlagun at 14:30 hours on January 9, 25, February 8, and 22, reaching Tundla at 06:30 hours on the third day. The return train (no. 05812) will leave Tundla at 11:20 hours on January 11, 27, February 10, and 24, arriving in Naharlagun at 05:50 hours on the third day.
The trains will consist of 22 and 21 coaches respectively, including AC Class, Sleeper Class, and General Sitting coaches, stopping at major stations along their routes. The Kamakhya-Tundla train will run via Rangiya, New Bongaigaon, New Coochbehar, New Jalpaiguri, Kishanganj, Malda Town, Bhagalpur, Patna, and Prayagraj. The Naharlagun-Tundla train will run via Rangapara North, Rangiya, New Bongaigaon, New Coochbehar, New Jalpaiguri, Katihar, Barauni, Danapur, and Prayagraj.
This initiative aims to alleviate congestion for travelers planning to attend the Maha Kumbh Mela, providing a convenient and comfortable means of transportation.
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