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Good News for Salem Passengers: Uttar Pradesh - Nellai Special Train Announced!
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News18•20-09-2026, 20:18
Good News for Salem Passengers: Uttar Pradesh - Nellai Special Train Announced!
- •Special weekly trains announced between Prayagraj and Nellai to ease overcrowding.
- •Prayagraj-Nellai special train (04171) will run on Saturdays until October 10.
- •Train departs Prayagraj at 10:20 AM, reaching Salem at 4:30 AM on Monday.
- •From Salem, it departs at 4:40 AM, arriving in Nellai at 1:15 PM via Namakkal and Karur.
- •Nellai-Prayagraj special train (04172) will operate on Mondays until October 12.
Key Questions Answered
The Prayagraj-Nellai weekly special train (Train No. 04171) operates on Saturdays until October 10th. It departs from Prayagraj at 10:20 AM and arrives in Salem at 4:30 AM on Monday, before reaching Nellai at 1:15 PM.
The Nellai-Prayagraj weekly special train (Train No. 04172) operates on Mondays from September 21st until October 12th. It leaves Nellai at 11:30 PM, arrives in Salem at 6:30 AM on Tuesday, and reaches Prayagraj at 3:30 AM on Thursday.
These special trains feature AC 3-tier coaches, sleeper coaches, second-class general coaches, and luggage/brake van coaches equipped with special facilities for persons with disabilities.
