Direct rail connectivity to Chitrakoot: Two Express trains merged, coaches doubled to 24

Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh-Chitrakutdham Karwi Express train

The Railways said that, as part of the operational benefits of the merger, the combined service will have an enhanced passenger-carrying capacity, with its existing 12-coach composition increased to 24 coaches. This will significantly augment seating capacity and help address overcrowding and growing passenger demand on the Kanpur-Pratapgarh section.

Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh-Chitrakutdham Karwi Express train: Stoppages

The Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh-Chitrakutdham Karwi Express will serve several important stations along its route, including Chilbila, Maa Chandrika Devi Dham Antu, Amethi, Gauriganj, Kashimpur, Jais, Fursatganj, Rae Bareli, Harchandpur, Bachhrawan, Nigohan, Lucknow, Manak Nagar, Unnao, Kanpur Central, Bhimsen, Kathara Road, Patara, Ghatampur, Hamirpur Road, Yamuna South Bank, Bharwa Sumerpur, Ragaul, Banda and Atarra.

Direct connectivity between Chitrakoot and Pratapgarh-Lucknow Region

The Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh-Chitrakutdham Karwi Express train service will provide direct rail connectivity between Chitrakoot and the Pratapgarh-Lucknow region. It will allow passengers to travel more conveniently without changing trains at Kanpur Central.

This train service is expected to benefit passengers travelling between Chitrakoot, Pratapgarh and the Lucknow region for pilgrimage, tourism, education, employment, business and other purposes.

“The new merged service will strengthen passenger connectivity across Uttar Pradesh, improve accessibility to important religious and cultural destinations and support more efficient utilisation of railway resources. This will create a seamless rail corridor connecting Bundelkhand and Awadh. The service will provide direct connectivity from Chitrakoot to Lucknow, the State capital, as well as to Pratapgarh,” the Ministry of Railways said in a statement.