Prime Minister, Narendra Modi flagged off Kashi Mahakal Express on 16th February 2020 from Varanasi Junction (Station Code: BSB). The train will run commercially from February 20, 2020. Know about the Time Table, Routes, Facilities, Stations, Seat 64, Ticket Booking and much more.
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Kashi Mahakal Express, The Third Private Train Of India
The fully air-conditioned, Kashi Mahakal Express is the third private train of India, operated by IRCTC, a subsidiary of Indian Railways. Lucknow -New Delhi Tejas Express ( 82501/82502) and Ahmedabad - Mumbai Tejas Express ( 82901/82902) was the first and second private train of India, respectively, operated by IRCTC.
What is the purpose of launching the Mahakal Express?
Mahakal Express is launched on the occasion of Mahashivratri. The train is a gift to the devotees of Lord Shiva.
प्रधानमंत्री श्री @NarendraModi जी 'काशी महाकाल एक्सप्रेस' का आज शुभारंभ करने जा रहे हैं। यह ट्रेन इंदौर से वाराणसी के बीच 3 ज्योतिर्लिंगों को कनैक्ट करेगी। pic.twitter.com/K4S2W0SghT
- Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) February 16, 2020
Kashi Mahakal Express will connect which cities?
The train will connect three Shiva Jyotirlinga, Omkareshwar in Shivapuri, Madhya Pradesh, Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh and Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh along with other major hubs of Madhya Pradesh.
Time Table of Kashi Mahakal Express
Varanasi- Indore Express (Bi-weekly) Via Lucknow-Kanpur - 82401
Varanasi- Indore Express (Bi-weekly) Via Lucknow-Kanpur - 82402
The train journey from Indore to Varanasi is all set to become more comfortable.
- Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) February 16, 2020
Travel on IRCTC operated #KashiMahakalExpress Running thrice a week, it will cover Lucknow, Prayagraj, Ujjain. pic.twitter.com/wtt9vVtjbI
Varanasi-Indore Express (Weekly) via Prayagraj-Kanpur - 82403
Varanasi- Indore Express (weekly) via Prayagraj-Kanpur - 82404
What is special about Seat Number 64 of Coach B5 On Kashi Mahakal Express?
Seat Number 64 of Coach B5 on the Kashi Mahakal Express is reserved for Lord Shiva. The seat has been turned into a mini temple having an idol of Lord Shiva.
Kashi Mahakal Express Facilities
- Fully Air-conditioned.
- Fully Vegetarian meals.
- Uninterrupted security and housekeeping services.
- Complimentary bedrolls for passengers.
- Optional Tour Packages for religious and tourism sites in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
- Modular Bio-Toilets.
- On-Board Passenger Information System.
- On-Board Entertainment System.
- Tea/Coffee Vending Machine.
- CCTVs.
- Smoke and Fire Detection System.
- Fire suppression system.
- Complimentary Travel Insurance of 10 Lakhs for every passenger.
आधुनिक सुविधाओं से लैस बनारस से इंदौर के बीच #KashiMahakalExpress ट्रेन।
- Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) February 16, 2020
जो देश के धार्मिक, सांस्कृतिक और ऐतिहासिक महत्व के नगर जैसे, प्रयागराज, लखनऊ, कानपुर, झाँसी, बीना, संत हिरदाराम (भोपाल) को जोड़ेगी। pic.twitter.com/2Z2ZPIdZVF
Kashi Mahakal Express Ticket Price and Booking
- Kashi Mahakal Express will follow a dynamic fare structure.
- Tickets can be booked from IRCTC's Official Website and App.
- The advance reservation period will be for 120 days.
- The train will only have General and Foreign Tourist Quota.
