During the bathing festivals of the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, separate routes will be implemented for passenger arrival and departure at Prayagraj Junction, Naini, Chheoki, Subedarganj, Prayag Junction and Phaphamau stations. This arrangement will be in effect for 20 days across different dates during the Mela. The Kumbh Mela has six...
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main bathing festivals. The Paus Purnima will be on the 13th and the Makar Sankranti bathing festival will be on the 14th of January. Separate routes will be in place for entry and exit at these railway stations between the 12th and 16th of January. This arrangement will be in effect from January 28th to 31st for the Mauni Amavasya on January 29th, from the 2nd to the 5th of February for Basant Panchami on the 3rd of February, from the 11th to the 14th of February for the Maghi Purnima on the 12th of February, and from the 25th to the 28th of February for the Mahashivratri on the 26th of February.

The Indian Railways has finalized its preparations for the Maha Kumbh 2025. Anticipating a huge influx of devotees, 1225 special trains will be run during the major bathing festivals, a significant increase from the 694 trains operated during the 2019 Kumbh. Nine key railway stations in Prayagraj have been...
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upgraded to ensure seamless travel for pilgrims. To manage the anticipated crowds, devotees will be diverted to other stations like Subedarganj, Phaphamau, Chheoki, and Jhusi. The Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) will help reduce traffic congestion, enabling the operation of more trains. Delhi-bound trains will depart from Subedarganj, while Lucknow-bound trains will utilize the modernized Phaphamau station. To alleviate the strain on Prayagraj Junction, trains to Varanasi will depart from Jhusi station. The North Central Railway is spearheading the effort, collaborating with the Northern and Northeast Railways. A four-tiered alternate arrangement has been implemented to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply. Two road over bridges (ROBs) are expected to be completed by November-December, with the Begam Bazaar ROB, pending since the 2019 Kumbh, also being finalized. The detailed train schedule includes specific dates and the number of trains allocated for various bathing festivals. A total of 400 long-distance trains will be operated in addition to the 825 special trains, making a grand total of 1225 trains for Maha Kumbh 2025.

The General Manager of North Railway, Ashok Kumar Verma, reprimanded officials for waterlogging in the basement of Prayagraj Sangam station. He inquired about the duration of the waterlogging and expressed displeasure at the lack of immediate action to resolve the issue. He emphasized the importance of providing good facilities for passengers...
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and highlighted the seriousness of the negligence. During his inspection, he also instructed officials to expedite the completion of the station building and platform sheds. He interacted with staff, scouts, and guides to understand the arrangements for the ongoing camp.

The North Railway's Lucknow Division has finalized its preparations for the Maha Kumbh Mela. They plan to operate 154 special trains, including 48 exclusively on the day of Mauni Amavasya. The General Manager of North Railway, Ashok Kumar Verma, announced this on Saturday. He visited Prayagraj Junction, Prayagraj Sangam, and Phaphamau...
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Railway Station to review the preparations. Compared to the last Kumbh, where 110 special trains were operated, this time the number is being increased to 154. While 26 special trains ran on Amavasya during the previous Kumbh, this year 48 will be operated. Most of these will be MEMU rakes to save time during engine reversal.