PRG/Prayag Junction (3 PFs)

प्रयाग जंक्शन

پریاگ جنکشن

Track: Double Electric-Line

The North Railway, with the help of the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation, demolished three illegal houses built on railway land in Sohbatiyabagh. The residents were given notices to vacate the houses, but when they failed to do so, the houses were cleared and demolished. There was resistance from the residents, but the...
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RPF intervened and gave an ultimatum to vacate the houses. After the RPF's warning, the residents removed their belongings and the houses were subsequently demolished under the supervision of railway engineers.

There's a proposal to merge six railway stations in Prayagraj, currently under two other zones, into the North Central Railway (NCR). The proposal has reached the Railway Board and aims to improve coordination and efficiency in managing the stations during events like Kumbh Mela. This will centralize control and monitoring of...
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these stations under the NCR's General Manager (GM) and Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) in Prayagraj. The move is seen as crucial for better management and oversight, particularly as the North Central Railway is already headquartered in Prayagraj and has a divisional office there. This consolidation could streamline operations and improve the overall efficiency of managing these stations, especially during large-scale religious events.

The speed of trains on the Prayagraj-Varanasi rail route will increase from December. The doubling of the track on both routes will be completed by November 30th. A budget of 250 crore rupees and 120 crore rupees has been allocated for this. The doubling of the track on the Prayagraj-Varanasi route...
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via Prayag-Janghai and Prayagraj-Varanasi via Ramabag-Madho Singh routes will allow for faster train speeds. The electrification process will also be expedited.

The railway line between Prayagraj and Varanasi is being doubled ahead of the Maha Kumbh Mela. The budget for this work has been allocated in the Pink Book, and it will be completed by November. Electrification work is also underway at a rapid pace. The project includes doubling the tracks on...
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both routes between Prayagraj and Varanasi, including the Prayag route and the Rambag route. The work is being done in stages, with sections like Prayagraj Junction to Phaphamau and Janghai already under construction. Additionally, the railway line between Prayagraj and Varanasi via Rambag is nearing completion, with 120 crore rupees allocated for this phase. The RVNL is currently working on doubling the line between Prayagraj Junction and Jhunsi.

Indian Railways will operate 900 special trains during the bathing festivals of the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela. Security measures are being taken, including the installation of AI-powered cameras on all engines. The decision was announced by the Railway Board Chairman, Jaya Verma Sinha, during her inspection of the preparations for Maha...
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Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. Compared to the 530 special trains operated during Kumbh Mela in 2019, this increase reflects the anticipated larger number of pilgrims expected for Maha Kumbh. The Railway Board Chair also addressed concerns about security by stating that the railway police, GRP, and other security agencies will conduct constant patrolling and all engines will be equipped with AI-powered CCTV cameras. Addressing concerns about transportation of pilgrims, the Railway Board Chair said a plan is being implemented in conjunction with the district administration to ensure pilgrims' access to the main festival areas. Railway officials also emphasized a coordinated effort among different railway zones to manage operations efficiently, with the North Central Railway acting as the nodal agency for the Maha Kumbh 2025.