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PRG/Prayag Junction (3 PFs)
प्रयाग जंक्शन
پریاگ جنکشن

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Jan 09 (17:05)
Prayag Junction (PRG) is a major railway station in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. It has three platforms and offers basic amenities like waiting rooms, refreshment stalls, and restrooms. The station is known for its connection to the holy city of Prayagraj, which is famous for its religious significance, especially during the Kumbh Mela.

Tourism

**Triveni Sangam** - The confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, a major pilgrimage site.
**Allahabad Fort** - A historical fort with religious significance, housing various temples.
**Akshayvat** - A sacred fig tree believed to be immortal and visited by many pilgrims.
**Hanuman Garhi** - A temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, offering panoramic views of the city.
**Patalpuri Temple** - A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its underground chambers.

Food

**Shanti Sagar** - Famous for its North Indian vegetarian thali and snacks.
**Haldiram's** - A popular chain serving a variety of vegetarian fast food.
**Bikanerwala** - Offers a wide selection of sweets, snacks, and chaat.
**Sagar Ratna** - Known for its South Indian vegetarian dishes like dosa and idli.
**Amritsari Kulcha** - Serves delicious Amritsari kulchas and other Punjabi delicacies.

Station Address

Prayag Station Road, Karanpur, Allen Ganj, Prayagraj - 211 002
State: Uttar Pradesh
Elevation: 91 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-4
Zone: NR/Northern   Division: Lucknow Charbagh NR
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DRGJ/Daraganj 3 km     PYG/Prayag Ghat Terminus 3 km     PYGS/Prayagraj Sangam 3 km     ALY/Allahabad City 6 km     PRYJ/Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad) 6 km     ALD/Allahabad 6 km     PFM/Phaphamau Junction 6 km     PRRB/Prayagraj Rambag 6 km     SFG/Subedarganj (Prayagraj) 10 km     SPGL/Sarai Gopal 11 km    
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Sep 04 (18:05) Railway Official Inspects Kumbh Mela Preparations in Prayagraj (www.livehindustan.com)
IR Affairs
NR/Northern
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News Entry# 567974   
  Past Edits
Sep 04 2024 (18:05)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Sangam/PYGS added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 04 2024 (18:05)
Station Tag: Lucknow Charbagh NR/LKO added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 04 2024 (18:05)
Station Tag: Phaphamau Junction/PFM added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 04 2024 (18:05)
Station Tag: Prayag Junction/PRG added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... डीआरएम ने देखी महाकुम्भ की तैयारी

Sachindra Mohan Sharma, Divisional Railway Manager from Lucknow, inspected the Kumbh Mela preparations in Prayagraj. He visited Prayag, Phaphamau and Prayagraj Sangam stations, checking arrangements for special train rakes, holding areas for pilgrims, and ongoing construction projects. He assured the media that all works would be completed before the Kumbh Mela.

Lucknow se aaye Divisional Railway Manager, Sachindra Mohan Sharma, ne Prayagraj mein Maha Kumbh ki taiyari ka nirdekshan kiya. Unhone Prayag, Phaphamau aur Prayagraj Sangam stations ka daura kiya, jahan special train rakes ke liye vyavastha, pilgrims ke rukne ke liye holding areas aur chal rahe nirman projects ka nirdekshan kiya....
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Unhone media ko bharosa dilaya ki sabhi kaam Maha Kumbh se pehle pura ho jaayenge.
Sep 02 (18:02) Train Diversion in Prayagraj Due to Yard Remodeling (www.amarujala.com)
IR Affairs
NR/Northern
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News Entry# 567670   
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Sep 02 2024 (18:02)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 02 2024 (18:02)
Station Tag: Lucknow Charbagh NR/LKO added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 02 2024 (18:02)
Station Tag: Prayag Junction/PRG added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 02 2024 (18:02)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Rambag/PRRB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... Prayagraj : प्रयाग की जगह रामबाग के रास्ते जंक्शन पहुंचेंगी बुंदेलखंड समेत कई ट्रेनें

Due to yard remodeling work being undertaken by the North Railway's Lucknow Division, several trains, including the Sar Nath Express, will be diverted via Prayagraj Rambag to reach Prayagraj Junction instead of the usual route through Phaphamau. This change in route will be effective until September 22nd, and may cause delays...
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in train schedules.

North Railway ke Lucknow Division mein yard remodeling ka kaam chal raha hai, is wajah se kai trains, jaise ki Sar Nath Express, ab Phaphamau ke raaste se nahin balki Prayagraj Rambag se Prayagraj Junction pahunchengi. Ye change 22 September tak rahega, aur is wajah se trainon mein der ho sakti...
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Aug 27 (17:48) Illegal Houses Demolished on Railway Land in Prayagraj (www.livehindustan.com)
IR Affairs
NR/Northern
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News Entry# 566801   
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Aug 27 2024 (17:48)
Station Tag: Prayag Junction/PRG added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 27 2024 (17:48)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... फोटो : रेलवे की जमीन पर निर्मित तीन मकान जमींदोज

The North Railway, with the help of the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation, demolished three illegal houses built on railway land in Sohbatiyabagh. The residents were given notices to vacate the houses, but when they failed to do so, the houses were cleared and demolished. There was resistance from the residents, but the...
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RPF intervened and gave an ultimatum to vacate the houses. After the RPF's warning, the residents removed their belongings and the houses were subsequently demolished under the supervision of railway engineers.

North Railway ne Prayagraj Municipal Corporation ke sahayog se Sohbatiyabagh mein railway zameen par bane teen illegal makaanon ko tod diya. Maano mein rehne walon ko pehle hi vacate karne ka notice diya gaya tha, par unhone ignore kiya. Fir, team ne makaan khali karaya aur tod diya. Isse pehle, residents...
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ne virodh kiya, par RPF ne unhe khali karne ke liye ultimatum de diya. RPF ki warning ke baad, residents ne apna saman nikala aur phir railway engineers ki nigaahani mein makaan tod diye gaye.
Aug 23 (18:10) Merging Stations in Prayagraj for Improved Railway Management (www.amarujala.com)
IR Affairs
NCR/North Central
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News Entry# 566294   
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Aug 23 2024 (18:10)
Station Tag: Jhusi/JI added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 23 2024 (18:10)
Station Tag: Daraganj/DRGJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 23 2024 (18:10)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Rambag/PRRB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 23 2024 (18:10)
Station Tag: Phaphamau Junction/PFM added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 23 2024 (18:10)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Sangam/PYGS added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 23 2024 (18:10)
Station Tag: Prayag Junction/PRG added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 23 2024 (18:10)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Rambag/PRRB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 23 2024 (18:10)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... NCR Railway : एनसीआर में शामिल हो सकते हैं शहर के छह रेलवे स्टेशन, रेलवे बोर्ड तक पहुंचा मामला

There's a proposal to merge six railway stations in Prayagraj, currently under two other zones, into the North Central Railway (NCR). The proposal has reached the Railway Board and aims to improve coordination and efficiency in managing the stations during events like Kumbh Mela. This will centralize control and monitoring of...
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these stations under the NCR's General Manager (GM) and Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) in Prayagraj. The move is seen as crucial for better management and oversight, particularly as the North Central Railway is already headquartered in Prayagraj and has a divisional office there. This consolidation could streamline operations and improve the overall efficiency of managing these stations, especially during large-scale religious events.

Prayagraj mein, do aur zonal railways ke chhe railway stations ko North Central Railway (NCR) mein merge karne ka proposal hai. Ye proposal Railway Board tak pahunch gaya hai, aur iska maqsad Kumbh Mela jaise events ke dauraan stations ko manage karne ki coordination aur efficiency badhana hai. Isse NCR ke...
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Prayagraj mein General Manager (GM) aur Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) ke neeche in stations ka control aur monitoring centralize ho jaayega. Ye kadam behtar management aur oversight ke liye zaruri samjha ja raha hai, kyunki North Central Railway ka headquarters aur divisional office pehle se hi Prayagraj mein hai. Ye consolidation operations ko streamline kar sakta hai aur in stations ko manage karne ki efficiency, khass kar bade religious events ke dauraan, badha sakta hai.
Aug 23 (11:56) Faster Train Speeds on Prayagraj-Varanasi Route from December (www.livehindustan.com)
IR Affairs
NCR/North Central
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News Entry# 566276   
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Aug 23 2024 (11:56)
Station Tag: Phaphamau Junction/PFM added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 23 2024 (11:56)
Station Tag: Janghai Junction/JNH added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 23 2024 (11:56)
Station Tag: Prayag Junction/PRG added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 23 2024 (11:56)
Station Tag: Madhosingh/MBS added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 23 2024 (11:56)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Rambag/PRRB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 23 2024 (11:56)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 23 2024 (11:56)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... दिसंबर से प्रयागराज वाराणसी रूट पर बढ़ेगी ट्रेनों की रफ्तार

The speed of trains on the Prayagraj-Varanasi rail route will increase from December. The doubling of the track on both routes will be completed by November 30th. A budget of 250 crore rupees and 120 crore rupees has been allocated for this. The doubling of the track on the Prayagraj-Varanasi route...
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via Prayag-Janghai and Prayagraj-Varanasi via Ramabag-Madho Singh routes will allow for faster train speeds. The electrification process will also be expedited.

Prayagraj se Varanasi tak train ki speed December se badh jaegi. Dono routes pe track ka dohrikaram 30 November tak pura ho jaega. Iske liye 250 crore rupees aur 120 crore rupees ka budget alag kiya gaya hai. Prayag-Janghai aur Ramabag-Madho Singh routes se hota hua Prayagraj se Varanasi tak ka...
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dohrikaram ho raha hai. Isse train ki speed badh jaegi aur electrification ka kaam bhi jaldi pura hoga.
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