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PRYJ/Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad) (10 PFs)
प्रयागराज जंक्शन
پریاگراج جنکشن

Track: Triple Electric-Line

Updated: Nov 25 2023 (16:50)
Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ) is a major railway station in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is a well-connected hub with 10 platforms and various amenities like waiting rooms, restrooms, and refreshment stalls. A bustling hub, it is also a gateway to the holy city of Prayagraj, known for its religious significance, especially during the Kumbh Mela.

Tourism

Triveni Sangam: The sacred confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, a major pilgrimage site.
Akshardham Temple: A magnificent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan, known for its intricate architecture.
Allahabad Fort: A historic fort built by Mughal emperor Akbar, offering panoramic views of the city.
Khusrau Bagh: A beautiful Mughal garden with the tombs of Emperor Jahangir's son, Khusrau Mirza.
Anand Bhavan: The ancestral home of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, now a museum.

Food

Brijwasi Restaurant: A popular vegetarian restaurant known for its delicious North Indian and Chinese dishes.
Haldiram's: A well-known chain offering a variety of vegetarian snacks and sweets.
Sagar Ratna: A popular South Indian restaurant serving traditional dosa, idli, and vada.
Jain Food Plaza: A dedicated vegetarian restaurant offering a variety of Jain-friendly dishes.
Theobroma: A popular bakery offering delicious pastries, sandwiches, and other vegetarian snacks.

Station Address

3A, Main Station Building and Booking Office, Leader Rd, Civil Lines, District: Prayagraj. Pin: 211003.
State: Uttar Pradesh
Elevation: 97 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-2
Zone: NCR/North Central   Division: Prayagraj (Allahabad)
PRYJ/Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad) is in Recent News
Number of Platforms: 10
Number of Halting Trains: 268
Number of Originating Trains: 17
Number of Terminating Trains: 17
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Rating: 4.7/5 (114 votes)
cleanliness - good (15)
porters/escalators - excellent (14)
food - excellent (14)
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lodging - good (13)
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Nearby Stations

ALY/Allahabad City 3 km     PRRB/Prayagraj Rambag 3 km     SFG/Subedarganj (Prayagraj) 4 km     PRG/Prayag Junction 6 km     PYG/Prayag Ghat Terminus 6 km     DRGJ/Daraganj 6 km     PYGS/Prayagraj Sangam 6 km     NYN/Naini Junction 7 km     PCOI/Prayagraj Chheoki Junction 9 km     ACOI/Allahabad Chheoki Junction 9 km    
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Today (22:44) Railway Porters Protest Against Use of Battery-Operated Vehicles, Claiming Income Loss
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Sep 25 2024 (22:44)
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Sep 25 2024 (22:44)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
बैटरी कार के विरोध में कुलियों का डीआरएम दफ्तर में प्रदर्शन

Kuli (porters) from Prayagraj, Kanpur, and Aligarh, under the banner of the All India Railway Red Uniform Kuli Union, protested outside the DRM office on Wednesday. Their protest was against the use of battery-operated vehicles at stations, which they claim has reduced their income. The union argued that according to Railway...
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Board rules, battery-operated vehicles should only be used for disabled, elderly, and helpless individuals. However, these vehicles are being used for passenger and goods transportation, affecting the income of kullies who earn only INR 200-300 despite working 12 hours. The union claims that the modernization and privatization of railways is negatively impacting the income of kullies due to the introduction of automated escalators and battery-operated vehicles. The union submitted a memorandum demanding a solution within 15 days, threatening nationwide protests if their demands are not met.

Prayagraj, Kanpur aur Aligarh se All India Railway Red Uniform Kuli Union ke banner ke neeche kullies ne DRM office ke bahar protest kiya. Unka protest station pe battery-operated vehicles ke use ke against tha, jisse unki income kam ho rahi hai. Union ne kaha ki Railway Board ke rules ke...
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mutabik, battery-operated vehicles sirf disabled, elderly aur helpless logon ke liye use honi chahiye. Lekin, in vehicles ka use passengers aur goods transportation ke liye bhi ho raha hai, jisse kullies ki daily income pe asar pad raha hai. 12 ghante kaam karne ke baad bhi unhe sirf INR 200-300 mil rahe hai. Union ne kaha ki railways ke modernization aur privatization se kullies ki income mein bahut kam ho rahi hai, kyunki automated escalators aur battery-operated vehicles aa gaye hai. Union ne memorandum submit kiya aur 15 din mein solution maanga, warning di ki agar unki demands nahi mani gayi, toh deshbhar mein protest karenge.
Today (19:34) Atul Yadav Takes Charge as Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (Goods) in Prayagraj
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Sep 25 2024 (19:34)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by Exynos9611~/2099623
अतुल यादव ने संभाला वरिष्ठ मंडल वाणिज्य प्रबंधक का कार्यभार:पहले NCR के उप मुख्य परिचालन प्रबंधक योजना के पद पर थे

Atul Yadav assumed charge as Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (Goods) of Prayagraj Division, North Central Railway on Wednesday. Prior to this, he was serving as Deputy Chief Operating Manager (Planning) at the North Central Railway Headquarters. Yadav, a 2011 batch IRTS officer, holds a graduate degree from Gwalior. He began...
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his career in 2012 as Assistant Divisional Operating Manager in the Lucknow Division of the North Eastern Railway. He has previously served as Divisional Commercial Manager in the Varanasi Division of the North Eastern Railway, Divisional Operating Manager (Goods) in the Prayagraj Division of the North Central Railway, Divisional Operating Manager (Goods) in the Jhansi Division, and Senior Divisional Safety Officer in the Jhansi Division.

Atul Yadav ne Budhvaar ko Uttar Madhy Railway ke Prayagraj Mandal mein Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (Goods) ka padbhar grahan kiya. Isse pehle woh Uttar Madhy Railway ke Pradhan Karyalay mein Deputy Chief Operating Manager (Planning) ke pad par kaam kar rahe the. Yadav, 2011 batch ke IRTS officer hain, unhone...
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Gwalior se graduate ki padhai ki hai. Unhone 2012 mein Purvottar Railway ke Lucknow Mandal mein Assistant Divisional Operating Manager ke pad par kaam shuru kiya tha. Iske baad unhone Purvottar Railway ke Varanasi Mandal mein Divisional Commercial Manager, Uttar Madhy Railway ke Prayagraj Mandal mein Divisional Operating Manager (Goods), Jhansi Mandal mein Divisional Operating Manager (Goods), aur Jhansi Mandal mein Senior Divisional Safety Officer ke pad par bhi kaam kiya hai.
Today (19:34) Indian Railways Expands QR Code Payment Facility Across Prayagraj Division
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Sep 25 2024 (19:34)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by Exynos9611~/2099623
79 टिकट काउंटरों पर क्यूआर कोड से भुगतान की सुविधा:प्रयागराज मंडल में ऑनलाइन पेमेंट की सहूलियत बढ़ा रहा रेलवे; मोबाइल से लें टिकट

Indian Railways is continuously expanding online ticketing and payment facilities. To further ease ticket booking via digital means, QR code payment has been introduced at 79 ticket counters across Prayagraj Division, including all unreserved ticket counters at Prayagraj Junction. Passengers can now conveniently buy tickets by making payments through QR codes....
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The facility has been implemented at 9 counters in Prayagraj Junction, 7 in Kanpur Central, 5 in Aligarh Junction, 3 in Prayagraj Chheoki Station, and 2 each in Fatehpur, Kanpur Anwarganj, Khurja, Phaphund, Tundla, Dadri, Mirzapur, Vindhyachal, and Shikohabad stations. Additionally, QR code payment is now available at one unreserved ticket counter each in Govindpuri, Chunar, Etawah, Jhinjhak, Pankeedham, Manikpur, Hathras, Sirathu, Naini, Narayanpur Bazaar, Pahada, Kalhat, Jeevanathpur, Gaipura, Birohi, Bhirpur, Jigna, Karachana, Dagamgpur, Unchdih, and Jhingura stations. Furthermore, one ticket counter in Dadri Station has been equipped with UPI app-based QR code payment for ticket distribution.

Indian Railways online ticket booking aur payment facilities ko aur bhi badha raha hai. Digital payment se tickets lene ko aur bhi aasaan banaya gaya hai. Prayagraj Division mein 79 ticket counters pe QR code facility lagai gayi hai, jismein Prayagraj Junction ke saare unreserved ticket counters bhi shamil hai. Ab...
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yaatri QR code se payment karke aasani se tickets le sakte hai. Prayagraj Junction pe 9 counters, Kanpur Central pe 7, Aligarh Junction pe 5, Prayagraj Chheoki Station pe 3 aur Fatehpur, Kanpur Anwarganj, Khurja, Phaphund, Tundla, Dadri, Mirzapur, Vindhyachal, aur Shikohabad stations pe 2-2 counters pe QR code facility di gayi hai. Issi tarah Govindpuri, Chunar, Etawah, Jhinjhak, Pankeedham, Manikpur, Hathras, Sirathu, Naini, Narayanpur Bazaar, Pahada, Kalhat, Jeevanathpur, Gaipura, Birohi, Bhirpur, Jigna, Karachana, Dagamgpur, Unchdih, aur Jhingura stations pe 1-1 unreserved ticket counter pe QR code se payment ki facility di gayi hai. Dadri Station pe 1 ticket distribution counter pe UPI app se QR code payment ki facility bhi di gayi hai.
Today (19:33) Porters in Prayagraj Protest Against Electric Cars, Threaten to Intensify Action
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Sep 25 2024 (19:33)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by Exynos9611~/2099623
प्रयागराज में कुलियों ने किया प्रदर्शन:रेलवे स्टेशन पर इलेक्ट्रिक कार चलने का किया विरोध, कहा- रोजी रोटी छिन गई

On Wednesday, porters at Prayagraj Junction, along with porters from other railway stations and districts, protested against the use of electric cars for carrying passengers and luggage. They claim their livelihood is being threatened and that the railway officials are ignoring their concerns. The porters from Kanpur and Aligarh stations joined...
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the protest as electric cars are operational there too. The porters marched from the junction to the DRM office but were stopped by the Railway Protection Force and police. They submitted a memorandum demanding action and threatened to intensify the protest if their demands are not met within a week. The porters also raised concerns about the passenger facilitation center introduced at Prayagraj Junction on September 17th, arguing that the availability of luggage trollies for rent would further harm their income.

Prayagraj Junction pe, Wednesday ko, saare kulli log protest kar rahe the, aur saath me doosre railway station aur district ke bhi. Sab log electric car ke against protest kar rahe the, kyuki yeh passenger aur luggage carry karti hai. Kulli log bol rahe hai ki unka rozi roti chali jaayegi,...
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aur railway officials unki sunai nahi kar rahe hai. Kanpur aur Aligarh station ke kulli bhi protest me shamil hue, kyuki waha pe bhi electric car chal rahi hai. Sab kulli log junction se DRM office tak march kiye, lekin RPF aur police ne unko rok diya. Unhone apna memorandum submit kiya, aur ek hafte ka time maanga. Agar unki maang nahi mani gayi, to woh apna protest aur bhi tez karenge. Kulli log ne Prayagraj Junction pe 17 September se shuru hue passenger facilitation center ke bhi against protest kiya, kyunki unka kehna hai ki luggage trollies rent pe milne se unko aur nuksan hoga.
Today (19:28) Prayagraj Junction Gets First Passenger Facility Center in North Central Railway
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Sep 25 2024 (19:28)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by Exynos9611~/2099623
यूपी के इस स्टेशन पर यात्रियों को मिलेंगी लग्जरी सुविधाएं, सोफा, बच्चों का दूध से लेकर बहुत कुछ - up railway news

A new passenger facility center has been inaugurated at Prayagraj Junction, Uttar Pradesh. This is the first such center in North Central Railway, aiming to provide a range of facilities to passengers in one location. The center, located on platform number one, offers amenities like wheelchairs for differently-abled individuals, comfortable seating,...
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charging points, refreshments (snacks, meals, water, tea, coffee), packed food items, and even warm milk for children. Additionally, passengers can request essential medications through this center. The North Central Railway public relations officer, Amit Singh, clarified that passengers can avail of these services by paying a predetermined price.

Uttar Pradesh ke Prayagraj Junction pe, passengers ke liye ek naya passenger facility center khula hai. Yeh North Central Railway ka pehla aisa center hai, jiska maksad passengers ko ek hi jagah pe kai saari facilities dena hai. Platform number one pe bana yeh center, wheelchairs, comfortable seating, charging points, refreshments...
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(snacks, meals, water, tea, coffee), packed food items, aur bacho ke liye warm milk jaise services deta hai. Passengers is center se medicines bhi manga sakte hain. North Central Railway ke public relations officer, Amit Singh ne bataya ki passengers in services ka fayda fixed price dekar le sakte hain.
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