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PRYJ/Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad) (10 PFs)
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Updated: Jan 09 (04:44)
Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ) is a major railway station in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is a well-connected hub with 10 platforms and various amenities like waiting rooms, restrooms, and refreshment stalls. A bustling hub, it is also a gateway to the holy city of Prayagraj, known for its religious significance, especially during the Kumbh Mela.

Tourism

Triveni Sangam: The sacred confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, a major pilgrimage site.
Akshardham Temple: A magnificent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan, known for its intricate architecture.
Allahabad Fort: A historic fort built by Mughal emperor Akbar, offering panoramic views of the city.
Khusrau Bagh: A beautiful Mughal garden with the tombs of Emperor Jahangir's son, Khusrau Mirza.
Anand Bhavan: The ancestral home of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, now a museum.

Food

Brijwasi Restaurant: A popular vegetarian restaurant known for its delicious North Indian and Chinese dishes.
Haldiram's: A well-known chain offering a variety of vegetarian snacks and sweets.
Sagar Ratna: A popular South Indian restaurant serving traditional dosa, idli, and vada.
Jain Food Plaza: A dedicated vegetarian restaurant offering a variety of Jain-friendly dishes.
Theobroma: A popular bakery offering delicious pastries, sandwiches, and other vegetarian snacks.

Station Address

Leader Rd, Miurabad / Civil Lines, District: Prayagraj. Pin: 211003.
State: Uttar Pradesh
Elevation: 97 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-2
Zone: NCR/North Central   Division: Prayagraj (Allahabad)
PRYJ/Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad) is in Recent News
Number of Platforms: 10
Number of Halting Trains: 291
Number of Originating Trains: 27
Number of Terminating Trains: 21
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Nearby Stations

ALY/Allahabad City 3 km     PRRB/Prayagraj Rambag 3 km     SFG/Subedarganj (Prayagraj) 4 km     PYGS/Prayagraj Sangam 6 km     PRG/Prayag Junction 6 km     PYG/Prayag Ghat Terminus 6 km     NYN/Naini Junction 7 km     ACOI/Allahabad Chheoki Junction 9 km     COI/Chheoki Junction (Allahabad) 9 km     BMU/Bamhrauli 9 km    
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Today (07:56) Kumbh Mela's Role in India's Independence Struggle
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Jan 21 2025 (07:56)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Mahakumbh: अंग्रेजों ने 1942 के कुंभ में रेल और बस टिकट की बिक्री पर लगाया था प्रतिबंध, उन्हें था इस बात का डर

Kumbh Mela is not only a spiritual and cultural festival but also played a significant role in India's freedom struggle. Linguist Prithvinath Pandey highlights the contribution of Prayagwal, a priest in 1857, who aided revolutionaries without directly participating in the war. Rani Lakshmibai sought refuge in a Prayagwal's house...
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during her visit to Prayagraj. This connected the Kumbh Mela to the independence movement. In 1918, Mahatma Gandhi visited Prayagraj during the Kumbh Mela, bathing in the Sangam, interacting with saints and pilgrims.

Kumbh Mela sirf ek aadhyatmik aur sanskritik parv nahi hai, balki Bharat ki azaadi ki ladhai mein bhi iski ek important bhoomika rahi hai. Bhashavigyan Prithvinath Pandey batate hain ki 1857 mein, ek Prayagwal naam ke raj purohit ne krantikariyon ki madad ki thi, haalaanki woh seedhe yudh mein shamil...
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nahi the. Maharani Lakshmibai jab Prayagraj pahunchi thi, tab unhone ek Prayagwal ke ghar mein sharan li thi. Is wajah se Kumbh Mela azaadi ki ladhai se jude hue gaya. 1918 mein, Mahatma Gandhi ne Kumbh ke mauke pe Prayagraj visit kiya tha, Sangam mein snan kiya tha, aur sants aur tirth yatriyon se baat ki thi.
Yesterday (22:34) Two Trains Cancelled in Prayagraj for Kumbh Mela
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Jan 20 2025 (22:35)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
नई दिल्ली रांची एक्सप्रेस ट्रेन रहेगी निरस्त

Indian Railways has cancelled two trains to accommodate Kumbh Mela pilgrims in Prayagraj. Train number 12825 (Ranchi - Anand Vihar Terminal) is cancelled on January 30, 2025, and train number 20840 (New Delhi - Ranchi) is cancelled on January 31, 2025.

Prayagraj mein Maha Kumbh ke shraddhaluon ki suvidha ke liye, Railway ne do trains cancel kar di hain. Train number 12825 (Ranchi se Anand Vihar Terminal) 30 January 2025 ko aur train number 20840 (New Delhi se Ranchi) 31 January 2025 ko cancel rahegi.
Yesterday (22:34) Partial Train Cancellations in Prayagraj Due to Mauni Amavasya Festival
Entry# 6432461   
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Jan 20 2025 (22:34)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Jan 20 2025 (22:34)
Station Tag: Subedarganj (Prayagraj)/SFG added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
वंदे भारत, हमसफर समेत चार ट्रेनों का संचालन बदला

Due to the anticipated large crowds for the Mauni Amavasya festival in Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh, the railway administration has partially cancelled four major trains from January 28th to February 4th. These trains will operate from different stations instead of Prayagraj Junction. Passengers with reservations from Prayagraj are advised...
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to cancel their tickets or use alternative transportation. Affected trains include: 1. Prayagraj-New Delhi/Anand Vihar Humsafar Express (12275/12276) will operate from Subedarganj station instead of Prayagraj Junction from January 28th to February 4th. 2. Prayagraj-Bhiwani Kalindi Express (14117/14118) will be cancelled between Prayagraj and Kanpur from January 28th to February 4th. 3. Prayagraj-Dr. Ambedkarnagar Express (14115/14116) will be cancelled between Prayagraj and Khajuraho on January 28th, 29th, February 2nd and 3rd, and in the opposite direction on January 29th, 30th, February 3rd and 4th. 4. Gorakhpur-Prayagraj Vande Bharat Express (22549/22550) will be cancelled between Lucknow and Prayagraj in both directions from January 27th to February 4th.

Maha Kumbh ke Mauni Amavasya snan parv ke karan, Prayagraj se chalne wali chaar important trains ko 28 January se 4 February tak partially cancel kar diya gaya hai. Yeh trains Prayagraj Junction ki jagah, aur stations se chalegi. Prayagraj se reservation karne wale passengers ko apne tickets cancel...
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karne ya alternative transport use karne ki salah di gayi hai. Affected trains: 1. Prayagraj-New Delhi/Anand Vihar Humsafar Express (12275/12276) - 28 January se 4 February tak Subedarganj station se chalegi. 2. Prayagraj-Bhiwani Kalindi Express (14117/14118) - 28 January se 4 February tak Prayagraj aur Kanpur ke beech cancel. 3. Prayagraj-Dr. Ambedkarnagar Express (14115/14116) - 28, 29 January aur 2, 3 February ko Prayagraj se Khajuraho ke beech cancel, aur opposite direction mein 29, 30 January aur 3, 4 February ko cancel. 4. Gorakhpur-Prayagraj Vande Bharat Express (22549/22550) - 27 January se 4 February tak Lucknow aur Prayagraj ke beech dono taraf cancel.
Yesterday (22:32) Indian Railways Cancels 29 Trains Due to Mauni Amavasya Crowd in Prayagraj
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Jan 20 2025 (22:32)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
मौनी अमावस्या से पूर्व लंबी दूरी की 29 ट्रेनें रद्द

Due to the expected crowd of 10 crore devotees for Mauni Amavasya, Indian Railways cancelled 29 long-distance trains. These cancellations are effective until Vasant Panchami. The railway also rerouted 28 trains via Prayagraj Chheoki instead of Prayagraj Junction to manage the large local crowds and optimize train operations. ...
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A complete schedule of affected trains was released by the North Central Railway administration. The cancellations are attributed to operational reasons.

Mauni Amavasya pe 10 crore devotees ki expected crowd ko dekhte hue, Indian Railways ne 29 long-distance trains ko cancel kar diya hai. Yeh cancellations Vasant Panchami tak hain. Railway ne local crowd ko manage karne ke liye 28 trains ko Prayagraj Chheoki se route kar diya hai Prayagraj Junction ki...
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jagah. Isse station pe track khali rahenge aur zyada trains chal payengi. North Central Railway administration ne affected trains ka schedule release kar diya hai. Cancellations operational reasons se hain.
Yesterday (22:31) Railway Service Changes for Maha Kumbh Pilgrims
Entry# 6432447   
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Jan 20 2025 (22:31)
Station Tag: Fatehpur/FTP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Jan 20 2025 (22:31)
Station Tag: Fatehpur/FTP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Jan 20 2025 (22:31)
Station Tag: Subedarganj (Prayagraj)/SFG added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Jan 20 2025 (22:31)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Trains:  Chunar - Itarsi Express/11274   Fatehpur - Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. MEMU/64596   show more
Fatehpur - Kanpur Central MEMU/64593   Fatehpur - Kanpur Central MEMU/04129   Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. - Fatehpur MEMU/63237   Itarsi - Chunar Express/11273   Fatehpur - Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. MEMU/63238   Kanpur Central - Fatehpur MEMU/04130   Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi - Prayagraj Express/11801   Prayagraj - Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Express/11802   Kanpur Central - Fatehpur MEMU/64594   Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. - Fatehpur MEMU/64595   SubedarGanj - Kanpur Central MEMU/04181   Kanpur Central - Subedarganj MEMU/04182   SubedarGanj - Kanpur Central MEMU/64591   Kanpur Central - SubedarGanj MEMU/64592   Pt. DD Upadhyaya Jn - Subedarganj MEMU/04193   Subedarganj - Pt. DD Upadhyaya Jn MEMU/04194   Pt. DD Upadhyaya Jn. - Subedarganj MEMU Special/03333   Subedarganj - Pt. DD Upadhyaya Jn. MEMU Special/03334  
चार मेमू समेत छह ट्रेनों के ठहराव में परिवर्तन

Indian Railways has altered train services for Maha Kumbh pilgrims. The changes, effective until February 27th or 28th depending on the train, include: Train No. 11801/11802 (Veerangana Lakshmibai Jhansi-Prayagraj Express) will terminate at Fatehpur instead of Prayagraj Junction from January 21st to February 27th. Train No. 11273/11274 (Itarsi-Prayagraj Chhivki Express)...
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will run only up to Chunar until February 27th (from Itarsi) and February 28th (from Chunar). Four MEMU trains have also been extended: 63237/63238 (Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya-Subedarganj MEMU) to Fatehpur until February 28th; 64595/64596 (Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya-Subedarganj MEMU) to Fatehpur until February 27th (from Pt. Deendayal) and February 28th (from Fatehpur); 64591/64592 (Kanpur Central-Subedarganj MEMU) to Chunar until February 28th; and 64593/64594 (Kanpur Central-Fatehpur MEMU) to Prayagraj Junction until the end of Maha Kumbh.

Indian Railways ne Maha Kumbh ke shraddhaaluon ki suvidha ke liye train services mein badlaav kiya hai. 21 January se 27 ya 28 February tak, train number 11801/11802 (Veerangana Lakshmibai Jhansi-Prayagraj Express) ab Fatehpur tak hi jaayegi. Train number 11273/11274 (Itarsi-Prayagraj Chhivki Express) ab Chunar tak hi chalegi (27 Feb...
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tak Itarsi se aur 28 Feb tak Chunar se). Chaar MEMU trains ko bhi extend kiya gaya hai: 63237/63238 (Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya-Subedarganj MEMU) ko Fatehpur tak 28 February tak; 64595/64596 (Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya-Subedarganj MEMU) ko Fatehpur tak 27 Feb (Pt. Deendayal se) aur 28 Feb (Fatehpur se); 64591/64592 (Kanpur Central-Subedarganj MEMU) ko Chunar tak 28 February tak; aur 64593/64594 (Kanpur Central-Fatehpur MEMU) ko Prayagraj Junction tak Maha Kumbh ke khatm hone tak.
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