Fri Feb 14 18:37:04 UTC 2025: ## Vande Bharat Express to Run Special Services for Maha Kumbh Mela

**New Delhi, [Date of Publication]** – The Northern Railways announced today the operation of special Vande Bharat Express services to cater to the expected influx of devotees attending the Maha Kumbh Mela. Three special trains, numbered 02252/02251, will run between New Delhi and Varanasi (via Prayagraj) on February 15th, 16th, and 17th.

Train 02252 will depart from New Delhi at 5:30 AM, passing through Prayagraj at 12:00 PM, and arriving in Varanasi at 2:20 PM. The return train, 02251, will leave Varanasi at 3:15 PM, passing through Prayagraj at 5:20 PM, and reaching New Delhi at 11:50 PM.

According to Chief Public Relations Officer Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, this decision was made in anticipation of increased passenger traffic during the weekend Kumbh Mela celebrations. The special services aim to provide convenient and efficient travel for pilgrims.

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