Prayagraj-Delhi Special Train Extended to Narayanpur Bazar, Offering New Passenger Convenience

Train Service Extended to Narayanpur Bazar

In a significant move to improve rail passenger convenience, the North Central Railway administration has announced an extension for the special train operating between Prayagraj and Delhi (Ghaziabad, Noida Dadri). The train, identified by numbers 02417/02418 (Prayagraj-Dadri), will now operate to Narayanpur Bazar station three days a week.

This expansion will provide a direct train link to Delhi for passengers in several rural and border areas of northern Uttar Pradesh. The decision comes in anticipation of increased passenger traffic during the festive season, including Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath Puja. Devotees visiting Vindhyavasini Devi during Navratri Puja will also benefit.

Enhanced Connectivity for Rural Areas

With Narayanpur Bazar, a key station connecting the outskirts of Varanasi city, now included in the train's route, residents of areas like Ramnagar, Tengra Mor, Rasoolganj, BHU, and Jivnathpur across the Ganges will directly benefit. Furthermore, people from regions such as Ahraura, Madhupur, Robertsganj, Sonbhadra, and Chopan can now board this train to travel to Delhi.

The continuation of stops at important stations like Chunar and Mirzapur will also make it easier for people from areas up to the Madhya Pradesh border to secure seats on this train to Delhi. The commencement of a stoppage at Meja Road station will offer convenience to passengers from Manda, Sirsa, Korav, and Bhirpur.

New Operational Schedule

Under the revised arrangement, the special train 02417/02418 (Prayagraj-Dadri) will now operate four days a week. It will depart from Prayagraj every Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday. From October 15, 2026, to December 13, 2026, there will be a total of 35 trips from Prayagraj.

The return service, 02418, will operate from Dadri every Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. From October 17, 2026, to December 17, 2026, there will be a total of 36 trips from Dadri. The extended route will see special train 04163 (Narayanpur Bazar-Dadri) operating three days a week. This train will depart from Narayanpur Bazar every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

From October 17, 2026, to December 15, 2026, there will be a total of 26 trips from Narayanpur Bazar. The return service, train number 04164 (Dadri-Narayanpur Bazar), will operate from Dadri every Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. From October 16, 2026, to December 14, 2026, there will be a total of 26 trips from Dadri.

Timetable and Coach Composition

Train number 02417 (Prayagraj to Dadri) will depart from Prayagraj at 21:00 every Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday, from October 15, 2026, to December 13, 2026, arriving in Dadri at 07:15 the next morning. In the return direction, train number 02418 (Dadri to Prayagraj) will depart from Dadri at 22:15 every Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, from October 17, 2026, to December 17, 2026, reaching Prayagraj at 09:00 the following day.

There will be no changes to the timings of these two trains between Prayagraj and Dadri. On the extended route, train number 04163 (Narayanpur Bazar to Dadri) will depart from Narayanpur Bazar at 18:00 every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday, from October 17, 2026, to December 15, 2026. The train will reach Dadri at 07:15 the next day, passing through Chunar (18:15/18:17), Mirzapur (19:03/19:05), Meja (19:48/19:50), and Prayagraj (20:40/21:00).

In the opposite direction, train number 04164 will depart from Dadri at 22:15 every Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, from October 16, 2026, to December 14, 2026. It will arrive at Narayanpur Bazar at 11:05 the next morning, passing through Prayagraj (08:20/08:40), Meja (09:18/09:20), Mirzapur (09:58/10:00), and Chunar (10:23/10:25).

The train comprises 21 coaches: 02 SLR, 05 General, 10 Sleeper, 03 AC Tier 3, and 01 AC First-cum-Second Class coaches. Coaches are available for passengers of all classes.

Future Plans

The railway administration plans to extend other trains to Narayanpur Bazar in addition to this service. The objective is to ensure train facilities and 'Seats on Demand' availability for residents of rural areas in Banaras, Chandauli, Mirzapur, Sonbhadra, Bhadohi, and Prayagraj. This significant expansion will make travel more convenient for passengers and will be particularly helpful in managing crowds during the festive season.