Kumbh Mela Special Train between Prayagraj Sangam-Yog Nagari Rishikesh
Kumbh Mela Special Train between Prayagraj Sangam-Yog Nagari Rishikesh (Train No. 04229 / 04230) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, Northern Railway has decided to run special train between Prayagraj Sangam-Yog Nagari Rishikesh-Prayagraj Sangam (Train No. 04229 / 04230)
Train No. 04229 Prayagraj Sangam-Yog Nagari Rishikesh special train
Train No. 04229 Prayagraj Sangam-Yog Nagari Rishikesh Special train will leave from (Every Sun, Tue and Thurs) Prayagraj Sangam at 23.35 hrs & will reach Yog Nagari Rishikesh at 14.35 hrs and train running time between the station 15 hour and 0 minutes.
Train No. 04230 Yog Nagari Rishikesh-Prayagraj Sangam special train
Similarly, Train No. 04230 Yog Nagari Rishikesh-Prayagraj Sangam Special train will leave from (Every Mon, Wed and Fri) Yog Nagari Rishikesh at 15.20 hrs & will reach Prayagraj Sangam at 07.25 hrs and train running time between the station 16 hour and 05 minutes.
Prayagraj Sangam-Yog Nagari Rishikesh Distance between the station is 744 Kilometre
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 04229 from Prayagraj Sangam-Yog Nagari Rishikesh special train 10-01-2025
Train No: 04230 from Yog Nagari Rishikesh-Prayagraj Sangam special train 11-01-2025
Here’s what I found about special train services between Prayagraj Sangam and Yog Nagari Rishikesh during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025:
🚆 Prayagraj Sangam → YNRK – Kumbh Special (Train No. 04229)
- A dedicated special service, Train 04229, operated from Prayagraj Sangam (PYGS) to Yog Nagari Rishikesh (YNRK) during the 2025 festival. It was classified explicitly as a Kumbh Mela Special with reserved coaches: 2A, 3A, Sleeper, and 2S (Second Seating)
- It ran weekly on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, covering approximately 743 km in about 15 hours. It departed PYGS around 23:35–23:40, arriving at YNRK around 14:30–14:35 the next day, and halted at around 18 stations en route
🔄 Return Leg: YNRK → Prayagraj Sangam (Train 14230)
- The corresponding return service, 14230 Yog Nagari Rishikesh–Prayagraj Sangam Express, ran daily during the festival via regular or special operations, allowing pilgrim flow back from Uttarakhand to the Kumbh site
🧭 Operational Adjustments due to Kumbh Rush
- Prayagraj Sangam station was temporarily closed to regular train operations from February 9 to 14 due to extreme crowding; many Kumbh specials, including 04229 / 14230, were short-terminated or originated from Prayag Junction or Phaphamau stations during this period
- As part of broader preparations, North Railway rerouted and adjusted 14 trains to minimize congestion, impacting services routing through Sangam — with special operations running till February 28 before normal scheduling resumed
📋 Summary Table
| Route | Train No. | Frequency (Jan–Feb 2025) | Depart PYGS | Arrive YNRK | Classes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prayagraj Sangam → Yog Nagari Rishikesh | 04229 | Sun, Tue, Thu | ~23:35 | ~14:30 | 2A, 3A, Sleeper, 2S | Kumbh Mela Special; weekly service for festival pilgrims |
| Yog Nagari Rishikesh → Prayagraj Sangam | 14230 | Daily / special-adjusted schedule | ~15:20¹ | ~07:10 | Similar across classes | Regular express extended/adjusted as part of festival operations |
¹ Example departure from Rishikesh around 15:20 per regular schedule data
🧾 Key Takeaways
- ✅ Yes – Train 04229 ran as a Kumbh-special between Prayagraj Sangam and Yog Nagari Rishikesh during Maha Kumbh 2025.
- 🔄 Its return counterpart, 14230, served the reverse route with daily or adjusted operation.
- 🚧 Service schedules were modified due to railhead closures and congestion—many trains rerouted or short-terminated via Phaphamau/Prayag Junction while Sangam station was shut for peak days between Feb 9–14, 2025
🧭 Travel Planning Tips for Future Kumbh Events
- If you’re traveling during the next Kumbh:
- Monitor announcements by Northern Railway or IRCTC from December to early January for the year of the festival.
- Look for train numbers 04229/14230 or similar designated Kumbh Specials.
- Expect service days to be sparse weekly add-ons (like Sun/Tue/Thu), and return schedules may follow daily train numbers.
- During peak bathing dates, Prayagraj Sangam station may be temporarily closed—plan using alternate stations (such as Phaphamau or Prayag Junction).
✅ TL;DR
- A Kumbh Mela Special Train 04229 connected Prayagraj Sangam to Yog Nagari Rishikesh during Maha Kumbh 2025 on select days.
- The return service was train 14230, often adjusted in routing due to high crowd levels.
- Expect similar patterns in future—special weekly services, alternating return timings, and station-level adjustments to manage pilgrim flow.
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