Maha Kumbh 2025: Indian railways to run more than 10,000 general and 3300 special trains
The Indian railways is all set to run more than 10,000 general and 3300 special trains for the Maha Kumbh 2025 mela, said reports.
Delhi: The Indian railways is all set to run more than 10,000 general and 3300 special trains for the Maha Kumbh 2025 mela, said reports on Thursday. On the Maha kumbh preparations, Executive Director of Information and Publicity, Railway Board, Dilip Kumar shared details.
Executive Director of Information and Publicity, Railway Board said, “For people travelling to and from Sangam Snan, the Indian railways has provided more than 10,000 trains and 3300 special trains…”
While explaining the facilities he said, “Colour-coded waiting and holding areas have been created at the train station for the unreserved class. RPF and GRP officers have been deployed to take travelers from their area to the train in a queue. A large unit of TTs from the commercial department has also been assigned duties.”
IRCTC has set up a tent city in Prayagraj for the travelers’ stay. Medical booths and small hospitals have been set up at all stations where medical personnel will be present around the clock.
“Arrangements have been made to provide First-Aid and also assistance for serious medical issues. Parallelly, ambulances have been arranged, and we have chalked out an emergency plan in collaboration with various hospitals, with the help of the state government. Announcements will be done in more than 12 languages. We have prepared an information booklet in more than 22 languages,” he further added while concluding.
