To ease the extra rush of passengers during the Mahakumbh Mela and in the backdrop of the recent stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, Northern Railway has decided to run four special trains to facilitate smooth travel for devotees and travellers.
A tragic incident unfolded at New Delhi Railway Station when a passenger lost balance and slipped on the stairs leading to platforms 14 and 15, resulting in several others getting injured, Northern CPRO told ANI.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said that a chaotic situation at New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) had been brought under control after a huge rush injured 15 people.
To cope with the anticipated heavy rush of pilgrims during the Maha Kumbh Mela of the year 2025, Northeast Frontier Railway has decided to run two more pairs of special trains between Jogbani and Tundla stations. These special trains will operate for a single trip in each direction.
For the convenience of devotees intending to visit the Maha Kumbh Mela, Railways will run Vande Bharat Special train No. 02252/02251 on February 15, 16 and 17 between New Delhi and Varanasi (via Prayagraj).
RPF Ayodhya Dham Yashwant Singh said that the police are on constant surveillance at the railway station with more than 235 CCTV cameras. The railways were operating 12 to 15 special trains every day, he added.
The West Central Railway has made special arrangements for passengers travelling to Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, with around 40 special trains operating from Jabalpur on February 9 and 10, officials said.
In view of the upcoming holy festival of 'Mauni Amavasya' to be held on January 29, 48 special trains are scheduled to be run by the Northern Railway Lucknow Division for the convenience of the devotees attending the Mahakumbh Mela 2025.
Speaking about the arrangements, District Magistrate Chandra Vijay Singh said various special trains and buses had been started for the devotees coming to Ayodhya.
The Indian Railways has announced the operation of special trains between Madurai Junction and Palani in connection with the Thaipoosam festival at Palani temple. The festival will take place on February 11 and 12, 2025.
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