Railways plans to run 992 special trains, earmarks Rs 933 cr for infra

New Delhi: Indian Railways and the Ministry of Railways are working on making elaborate arrangements for the Kumbh Mela with a plan to run 992 special trains besides the 6,580 regular trains from various cities to Prayagraj for the mega religious congregation to be held in Prayagraj in January, said a senior railway official on Sunday, 29 September 2024.

The Railway Ministry has earmarked Rs 933 crore to create and upgrade various infrastructure and amenities for passengers, said officials. Along with that doubling of railway tracks at a cost of Rs 3,700 crore in the Prayagraj Division and adjoining areas is being done at a fast pace for smooth movement of trains.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and his two deputies Ravneet Singh Bittu and V Somanna held meetings on Saturday, September 28 to review the arrangements for handling the huge rush of devotees during the event set to begin on January 12.