Two pairs of Magh Mela special trains will run from January 1.
Jagran correspondent, Gorakhpur. There is a relief news for the devotees of Purvanchal who wish to take a dip in the confluence of Ganga during Magh Mela. For the convenience of the devotees going to Sangam, the Railway Administration has announced to run two pairs of Magh Mela Special Express trains between Gorakhpur and Prayagraj (Jhunsi) from January 1.
According to Chief Public Relations Officer Pankaj Kumar Singh, Gorakhpur-Jhusi-Gorakhpur Magh Mela Special number 05002/05001 will depart from Gorakhpur on 01, 03, 13, 15, 16, 18, 21, 23, 30 January, 01, 13 and 15 February and from Jhusi on 02, 04, 14, It will run on 16, 17, 19, 22, 24, 31 January, 02, 14 and 16 February.
06 sleeper class and 07 air-conditioned third economy class coaches will be installed in this train. Gorakhpur-Jhusi-Gorakhpur Magh Mela special number 05004/05003 will run from Gorakhpur on 02, 14, 17, 22, 31 January and 14 February and from Jhusi on 03, 15, 18, 23 January, 01 and 15 February.
This train will have 04 general second class, 06 sleeper class, 08 air-conditioned third class and 02 air-conditioned second class coaches.