Varanasi Trains Renumbered, Terminals Changed; Magh Mela Special Added

• Two major express trains originating from Varanasi will have new numbers and depart from Banaras instead of Varanasi Junction.
• The 22467/22468 Varanasi Junction-Gandhinagar Capital Express becomes 22585/22586 Banaras-Gandhinagar Capital Express from March 6, 2026.
• The 14224/14223 Varanasi Junction-Rajgir Express becomes 15138/15137 Banaras-Rajgir Express from March 8, 2026.
• Routes, timings, and stoppages for these renumbered trains will remain unchanged; passengers must note new numbers for booking.
• A 00501 Kasganj-Jhusi Magh Mela Unreserved Special Train will run on Dec 28, 29, 30, 2025, to transport devotees to Prayagraj.

Why It Matters: Two major Varanasi trains are renumbered and depart from Banaras; a special train for Magh Mela is also announced.