Indian Railways Adds Extra Services To Ease Festive Travel Rush Till October 6
To manage the festive rush during Navratri 2025, the Indian Railways has announced two unreserved Navratri Special trains starting from September 22 to October 6. These trains are aimed at providing smoother travel options for devotees heading to religious sites like Vindhyachal during the Navratri festivities.
Navratri Train Schedule Highlights
- Train 1: Prayagraj – Patna (via Vindhyachal)
- Train 2: Mirzapur – Lucknow (Alamnagar)
First Navratri Special: Prayagraj to Patna
- Duration: September 22 – October 1 + Extra trip on October 6
- Departure from Prayagraj: 11:15 AM
- Arrival in Patna: 8:15 PM
- Return from Patna: 9:00 PM
- Arrival in Prayagraj: 6:20 AM (next day)
Key Stops: Naini, Meja Road, Manda Road, Vindhyachal, Mirzapur, Chunar, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, Buxar, Ara, Danapur
Second Navratri Special: Mirzapur to Lucknow (Alamnagar)
- Outbound Trips: September 22 – October 1 + Extra trip on October 6
- Return Trips: September 23 – October 2 + Extra return on October 7
Timings:
- From Mirzapur: 4:05 PM → Alamnagar: 11:25 PM
- From Alamnagar: 1:00 AM → Mirzapur: 8:00 AM
Stops Include: Key stations between Mirzapur and Lucknow (names not specified, but likely to include Jaunpur, Sultanpur, etc.)Each train will make 11 round trips, with one additional trip around October 6 or 7, depending on the route.
Why These Navratri Special Trains Matter
Every year, thousands of devotees travel to Vindhyachal and other holy sites across Uttar Pradesh and Bihar during Navratri. These unreserved special trains offer:
- Affordable travel options
- Reduced crowding on regular trains
- Reliable connectivity to key religious destinations
- Better management of pilgrim rush during peak travel days
About Navratri 2025
- Start Date: Monday, September 22 (Shailputri Puja)
- End Date: Wednesday, October 2 (Vijayadashami/Dussehra)
This 9-day festival honors the nine forms of Goddess Durga, and the Vindhyavasini Temple in Vindhyachal sees one of the largest pilgrim gatherings during this time.
As the spiritual energy of Navratri sweeps across the country, Indian Railways’ special train services offer timely relief to travellers. Whether you’re heading to seek blessings at Maa Vindhyavasini’s shrine or simply commuting during the holiday rush, these trains are designed to make your journey smoother, safer, and more accessible.
