Vapi Gaya Special Fare Kumbh Mela Special 09017 Train Schedule

Vapi Gaya Special Fare Kumbh Mela Special (09017) runs from Vapi to Gaya. It departs from Vapi station (VAPI) at 08:20 from platform 1 and arrives at Gaya Jn station (GAYA) at 19:00. Vapi Gaya Special Fare Kumbh Mela Special takes 24 hrs to cover the distance of 1678 km between Vapi and Gaya. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is 69.91666666666667 kmph. It has classes Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs daily. Final chart for Vapi Gaya Special Fare Kumbh Mela Special is prepared at Vapi usually 3-4 hours before train departure time. kumbh special

Vapi Gaya Special Fare Kumbh Mela Special runs with an ICF Rake and has a total of 20 coaches. It has 12 sleeper coaches, 3 third ac coaches and 1 second ac coach. The full coach composition is:

Engine--SLR--GEN--S1--S2--S3--S4--S5--S6--S7--S8--S9--S10--S11--S12--B1--B2--B3--A1--GEN--SLR

Gaya is a city of ancient historical and mythological significance. It is one of the major tourist attractions of Bihar and the 2nd largest city of Bihar. Gaya is 100 kilometres south of Patna. Situated on the banks of the Phalgu River, it is a place sanctified by the Jain, Hindu, and Buddhist religions. It is surrounded by small rocky hills by three sides and the river flowing on the fourth (eastern) side. The city has a mix of natural surroundings, age old buildings, green areas and narrow bylanes. Situated between Gaya (7 km) and Bodh Gaya (11 km), Gaya Airport(GAY) is the largest (by area) and only operating international airport in Bihar and Jharkhand. Bodh Gaya is of great importance for Budhhists and the Vishal Budhha Mandir is located there. The Great Budhha statue situated here is 64 ft high.