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PRYJ/Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad) (10 PFs)
प्रयागराज जंक्शन
پریاگراج جنکشن

Track: Triple Electric-Line

Updated: Nov 25 2023 (16:50)
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

3A, Main Station Building and Booking Office, Leader Rd, 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: 270
Number of Originating Trains: 17
Number of Terminating Trains: 17
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Rating: 4.7/5 (114 votes)
cleanliness - good (15)
porters/escalators - excellent (14)
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Nearby Stations

ALY/Allahabad City 3 km     PRRB/Prayagraj Rambag 3 km     SFG/Subedarganj (Prayagraj) 4 km     PRG/Prayag Junction 6 km     PYG/Prayag Ghat Terminus 6 km     DRGJ/Daraganj 6 km     PYGS/Prayagraj Sangam 6 km     NYN/Naini Junction 7 km     PCOI/Prayagraj Chheoki Junction 9 km     ACOI/Allahabad Chheoki Junction 9 km    
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Today (12:06) Collapsed Drain Wall Threatens Howrah-Delhi Railway Track in Prayagraj
Entry# 6194511   
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Sep 19 2024 (12:06)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
नाले की टूटी दीवार, हावड़ा-दिल्ली ट्रैक पर खतरा बरकरार

On Tuesday, heavy rainfall in Prayagraj's Azad Nagar led to the collapse of a drain wall adjacent to the railway track. This resulted in the drain becoming choked and water flowing at a high velocity towards the railway track, causing soil erosion beneath the track. The erosion poses a threat to...
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the busy Howrah-Delhi railway line, which carries over 50 trains daily. The area features numerous makeshift constructions along the track, which have been damaged by the water. Local residents have reported the issue to the Municipal Corporation, prompting them to send a JCB to clear the debris and facilitate water drainage. However, the erosion of the soil continues. While the Prayagraj Division's Public Relations Officer (PRO) stated that a team will be dispatched to investigate the issue and take necessary action if soil subsidence is confirmed, local councilors Ritesh Mishra and JP Dubey have submitted a letter to the DRM's office demanding immediate construction of the wall.

Prayagraj ke Azad Nagar mein, Mangalwar ko heavy rainfall ke baad, railway track ke saath laga drain ki diwar gir gayi. Isse drain choke ho gaya aur pani tez speed se railway track ke neeche ki mitti par jaane laga, jisse mitti khatam ho rahi hai. Yeh khatra Howrah-Delhi track ke...
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liye hai jahan se roz 50 se zyada trains chalti hain. Track ke saath saath bahut saare kacche ghar bhi hain jo pani se kharab ho gaye. Local logon ne Municipal Corporation se complaint ki, jisse unhone JCB bheji, aur drain ka malba nikala, par mitti khatam hona band nahin hua. Prayagraj Division ke PRO ne kaha ki team ko investigation ke liye bheja jaayega, aur agar mitti dhasti hai toh jaruri kadam uthaye jaayenge. Local councilors Ritesh Mishra aur JP Dubey ne DRM ke office mein letter bheja hai, jisme unhone diwar banane ki demand ki hai.
Today (07:37) Joint Inspection in Kanpur to Prevent Train Accidents and Sabotage
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Sep 19 2024 (07:37)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 19 2024 (07:37)
Station Tag: Kanpur Central/CNB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
रेलवे ट्रैक किनारे बसीं अवैध बस्तियां हटेंगी

Following recent train accidents and suspected sabotage in Kanpur, a joint inspection was conducted by the Kanpur Police Commissioner Akhil Kumar and DRM Prayagraj Himanshu Badoni. The inspection included reviewing all Kanpur railway sections, observing settlements and paths along the tracks, and discussing safety measures with district administration officials. A comprehensive...
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plan to eliminate the possibility of sabotage, including removal of illegal settlements along the tracks, was agreed upon. This joint effort involving the Police, RPF, Railway, and district administration will involve a thorough survey and mapping of land ownership along the tracks. The inspection also included reviewing unauthorized settlements, railway crossings, and footpaths along the tracks. The sections inspected included Kanpur-Bhimsen, Kanpur-Chakeri, Kanpur-Shuklaganj, and Kanpur-Mandhana. The objective is to prevent future incidents and ensure safety on the railway tracks.

Kanpur mein huye train accidents aur sabotage ki aashanka ke baad, Kanpur Police Commissioner Akhil Kumar aur DRM Prayagraj Himanshu Badoni ne saare railway sections ki joint inspection ki. Inhone track ke kinare ki bastiyon aur raste dekha aur district administration ke officers se bhi baat ki. Sabse important,...
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illegal bastiyo ko hataane aur future incidents se bachne ke liye ek foolproof plan banaya gaya hai. Police, RPF, Railway aur district administration ki team ek saath land ownership ka survey karenge. Isme railway crossing aur tracks ke paas ki illegal bastiyo aur footpaths ko bhi dekha gaya. Kanpur-Bhimsen, Kanpur-Chakeri, Kanpur-Shuklaganj, aur Kanpur-Mandhana sections ko inspect kiya gaya. Iska maqsad future accidents se bachna aur railway tracks par safety ensure karna hai.
Today (00:21) Retired Railway Guard Dies in Accident in Kanpur's Cantt Area
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Sep 19 2024 (00:21)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
रिटायर रेलवेकर्मी की बाइक अनियंत्रित होकर गड्ढे में गिरी, मौत

A retired railway guard, Mo. Akhtar, 65, died in an accident in the Cantt area of Kanpur on Wednesday night. He was returning home from visiting a friend in Kareli on his motorcycle when his vehicle skidded on a water-filled ditch near the Chaufatka petrol pump due to rain. He sustained...
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serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital, where he was declared dead. Akhtar retired as a guard from the railway in 2019 and had three sons. The Cantt and Dhumanganj police arrived at the scene after receiving information.

Kanpur ke Cantt area mein Budhvaar raat, Chaufatka petrol pump ke paas, ek retired railway guard, Mo. Akhtar, 65 saal ke, ki accident mein maut ho gayi. Unki bike Kareli se apne dost Rasheed se milne jaane ke baad ghar lautate samay, barish ke wajah se, paani bhare gadde mein phisal...
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gayi aur woh gir gaye. Unhe serious injuries aayi aur unhe hospital le jaaya gaya, jahaan unhe dead declare kar diya gaya. Akhtar 2019 mein railway mein guard ke pad se retire hue the aur unke teen bete hain. Information milne par Cantt aur Dhumanganj police wahaan pahunchi.
Yesterday (22:39) Cashless Ticket Purchase for Maha Kumbh 2025 Pilgrims in Prayagraj
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Sep 18 2024 (22:39)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Chheoki Junction/PCOI added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 18 2024 (22:39)
Station Tag: Naini Junction/NYN added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 18 2024 (22:39)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
प्रयागराज जंक्शन, नैनी, छिवकी स्टेशन पर लगेंगी 64 एटीवीएम

For the 2025 Maha Kumbh, pilgrims visiting Prayagraj will not need cash to purchase train tickets. Indian Railways will install 64 automated ticket vending machines (ATVM) across Prayagraj Junction, Naini, and Prayagraj Chheoki stations, operational from January 11th to February 28th. These ATVM will be available 24/7. To manage crowds and...
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facilitate ticket distribution during the Maha Kumbh, the NCR will deploy 64 additional ATVM at the three aforementioned stations. Each ATVM will have a facilitator for eight-hour shifts. Retired railway employees and general public are being invited to apply for the facilitator positions at designated booking offices between 9 AM and 5 PM from Monday to Friday until October 15th.

2025 Maha Kumbh mein Prayagraj aane waale shraddhaluon ko train ticket ke liye cash rakhne ki jarurat nahin hogi. Railway 24 ghante ATVM (Automatic Ticket Vending Machine) ke jariye ticket uplabdh karaega. Iske liye Prayagraj Junction, Naini aur Prayagraj Chheoki stations pe kul 64 ATVM lagai jaengi. Maha Kumbh ke dauraan...
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trainon mein hone wali bheed ko aur ticket vitran ko aasan banane ke liye NCR teen stations pe 64 atirikt ATVM lagaega. Prayagraj Mandal ke PRO Amit Kumar Singh ne bataya ki atirikt ATVM ka sanchalan 11 January se 28 February tak kiya jaega. Sabhi ATVM pe aath-aath ghante ke liye facilitator bhi taynat rahenge. Facilitator ka kaam karne ke liye railway ke sewa-nirvat karmchariyon ke saath is baar samaany nagarikon se bhi aavedan aamantrit kiye gaye hain. Icchaak log Somvaar se Shukravaar tak subah nau se sham panch baje ke beech Prayagraj Junction, Prayagraj Chheoki, Mirzapur, Fatehpur, Kanpur, Etawah, Tundla, Aligarh railway station ke booking office se aavedan praapt kar sakte hain. Aavedan 15 October tak DRM office sthit vanijya vibhag mein jama kiye jaenge.
Yesterday (22:37) Vande Bharat Express to Commence Regular Operations Between Agra Cantt and Varanasi
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Sep 18 2024 (22:37)
Station Tag: Banaras/BSBS added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 18 2024 (22:37)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 18 2024 (22:37)
Station Tag: Agra Cantt./AGC added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
23 सितंबर से रोजाना चलेगी आगरा कैंट-वाराणसी वंदेभारत

The Vande Bharat Express train, which connects Agra Cantt to Varanasi, will start its regular operations from September 23rd. The train will operate six days a week, except for Fridays, which will be dedicated to maintenance. The train was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 16th. The train departs...
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from Agra Cantt at 6:00 AM and reaches Varanasi at 1:00 PM. The return train leaves Varanasi at 3:20 PM and reaches Agra Cantt at 10:20 PM. The train is scheduled to make stops at Tundla, Etawah, Kanpur Central, and Prayagraj Junction.

Agra Cantt se Varanasi tak Vande Bharat Express train ka regular chalana 23 September se start hoga. Train har din chalega, Friday ko chhodkar, jo maintenance ke liye hai. Train ko Prime Minister Narendra Modi ne 16 September ko inaugurate kiya tha. Train Agra Cantt se subah 6:00 AM pe chalti...
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hai aur Varanasi pe dopahar 1:00 PM pe pahunchti hai. Return train Varanasi se dopahar 3:20 PM pe chalti hai aur Agra Cantt pe raat 10:20 PM pe pahunchti hai. Train Tundla, Etawah, Kanpur Central, aur Prayagraj Junction pe rukta hai.
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