Bhopal: In light of the grand Mahakumbh Mela-2025, the North Central Railway’s Prayagraj division has announced the cancellation of several train services that traverse the Bhopal division due to operational constraints. These cancellations are expected to impact thousands of passengers and highlight the challenges of managing rail operations during such a massive event.
Cancelled Train Services:
Train No. 19045 – SuratChapra Tapti Ganga Express (Scheduled for 19 February 2025)
Train No. 19046 – ChapraSurat Tapti Ganga Express (Scheduled for 21 February 2025)
Train No. 19483 – AhmedabadBarouni Express (Scheduled for 19 February 2025)
Train No. 19484 – BarouniAhmedabad Express (Scheduled for 21 February 2025)
Train No. 22911 – IndoreHawrah Kshipra Express (Scheduled for 18 February 2025)
Train No. 22912 – HawrahIndore Kshipra Express (Scheduled for 20 February 2025)
Train No. 01025 – DadarBalia Triweekly Express Special (Scheduled for 19 February 2025)
Train No. 01026 – BaliaDadar Triweekly Express Special (Scheduled for 21 February 2025)
Train No. 01027 – DadarGorakhpur Express Special (Scheduled for 18 February 2025)
Train No. 01028 – GorakhpurDadar Express Special (Scheduled for 20 February 2025)
Train No. 11055 – Lokmanya Tilak TerminusGorakhpur Express (Scheduled for 19 February 2025)
Train No. 11056 – GorakhpurLokmanya Tilak Terminus Express (Scheduled for 21 February 2025)
Train No. 11059 – Lokmanya Tilak TerminusChapra Express (Scheduled for 18 February 2025)
Train No. 11060 – ChapraLokmanya Tilak Terminus Express (Scheduled for 20 February 2025)
Train No. 12428 – Anand Vihar TerminusRewa Express (Scheduled for 18 & 19 February 2025)
Train No. 12427 – RewaAnand Vihar Terminus Express (Scheduled for 19 & 20 February 2025)
Passengers are advised to verify the latest status of their trains via the official railway inquiry service (NTES/139) before starting their journey to avoid any inconvenience.
This move, taken at the outset of one of the nation’s largest religious gatherings, underscores the logistical challenges and operational shortcomings that can arise during peak periods. The cancellations not only disrupt travel plans but also spotlight the need for improved contingency measures to handle the surge in passenger movement during events of such magnitude.
