Ahmedabad passengers travelling to the 2025 Mahakumbh Mela will have more train options, as Western Railway has announced three pairs of special trains to handle the increasing demand. These trains will operate on certain routes at unique tariffs.
Ahmedabad-Janghayi Special (09405) will leave Ahmedabad for Janghayi on February 13 and 17 at 10:40 pm, reaching Janghayi at 4:30 am on the third day. The return train will depart Janghayi on February 15 and 19 at 8:30 am, arriving in Ahmedabad next day at 6 pm.
Sabarmati Banaras Special (09453) will leave Sabarmati on February 21 at 11 am, reaching Banaras at 4 pm the next day. The return train will depart Banaras on February 22 at 7:30 pm, reaching Sabarmati at 12:30 am. Bookings for these trains will open on February 6 at PRS counters and on the IRCTC website.