Allahabad Junction Railway Station is served by the
Northern Railways. It is located in the city center. Out of the four stations in
Allahabad, the major railhead is the junction railway station. The main trains that pass through the broad gauge line
Delhi-
Kanpur-
Kolkata arrive at Allahabad Junction. The trains that run through the junction include the Udyan Abha Toofan Express,
North East Express and
Sangam Express. Electrified broad gauge main line connects Allahabad with
Mumbai. Just 1 km from the station is the tourist office, managed by the Government of
Uttar Pradesh.
In front of the station is the magnificent gothic style cathedral, All Saint's Cathedral. Just 2 km from the station is Hotel Allahabad Regency (a 2 star hotel) offering comfortable accommodations. At a stone’s throw from the station is the central bus station (Civil Lines Bus Stand.) Towards north of the station, the major railhead is at Pratapgarh (61 km.) The airfields close to the station are at Varanasi Airport (120 km from Allahabad) and
Lucknow
Amausi Airport (200 km from Allahabad.)
Station Code: ALD
For reservation enquiry: Dial 1333
