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.