Ahmedabad Railway Division to begin 34 train services as part of Mahakumbh preparations

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 27 (ANI): Ahead of the Mahakumbh, the Ahmedabad Railway division will begin 34 new services to ensure smooth transportation for pilgrims, announced Ajay Solanki, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Ahmedabad Railway.
Speaking to ANI about the Mahakumbh preparation, Ahmedabad Railway Division PRO, Ajay Solanki says, "A total of 98 (train) services are being started by Western Railway. Out of this 34 services are being started by the Ahmedabad division for various destinations such as Sabarmati-Banaras, Rajkot-Banaras."
"For the passengers' convenience and protection, Railway Protection teams are deployed to manage and guide the crowd. Bookings have already started for Kumbh Mela," said Ajay Solanki.
Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh government is gearing up for the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, with over 5,000 special buses, including 550 electric vehicles, set to aid the massive influx of devotees during the religious gathering's peak days.
Speaking to ANI, Additional District Magistrate Vivek Chaturvedi said, "The transport department has arranged around 5000-6000 buses for the convenience of devotees coming to the Mahakumbh Mela on the peak days. 550 electric buses have been arranged for their convenience. We have started the construction of three temporary bus stands."
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is ensuring world-class facilities for millions of devotees attending the Mahakumbh.
According to an official release, this includes arrangements for shelter for over 1 lakh passengers and the operation of approximately 3,000 special fair trains.
In addition, IRCTC, the tourism and hospitality branch of Indian Railways, has completed the construction of the luxury tent city, Mahakumbh Gram, near the Triveni Sangam.
Under the guidance of the Yogi government, the Maha Kumbh 2025 will feature a vibrant display of India's cultural diversity from January 10 to February 24. The Uttar Pradesh Culture Department is finalising preparations to showcase the rich folk arts of India during this period, a press release said.
The Mahakumbh is scheduled to take place from January 10 to February 24.
The main bathing festivals, known as the "Shahi Snan" (royal baths), will be held on January 14 (Makar Sankranti), January 29 (Mauni Amavasya), and February 3 (Basant Panchami). (ANI)