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.
"To make people aware of cleanliness, we were continuously doing street plays at the station. We had taken out a cleanliness rally and a bicycle rally as well...We have deployed more than 1,000 sanitation workers at our station and more than 18,000 sanitation workers to clean the coaches.
In preparation for the Maha Kumbh 2025, the Indian Railways has rolled out an extensive plan to facilitate the movement of millions of devotees to Prayagraj.
Ahead of the commencement of the Maha Kumbh, Union Minister and MP from Udhampur Jitendra Singh informed that railway authorities have planned three special trains to and fro Katra-Prayagraj for the convenience of those attending the religious event.
Shashi Kant Tripathi said, "We had started our preparations for the Maha Kumbh from the last two years. Now, our preparations have reached to that level where we can welcome all our passengers. Our long distance special trains have started from January 1, including 50 services. Our ring r
In anticipation of the massive influx of devotees for the Mahakumbh 2025, Western Railway has launched special trains to ensure smooth and safe travel. Ajay Solanki, PRO of Ahmedabad Division Railway, announced that 98 special trains have been introduced, with a focus on passenger conveni
Northeast Railway has painted 80 coaches in Prayagraj Maha Kumbh colors to attract passengers. These special trains will carry glimpses of the event, offering a unique experience. Over 3,000 trains will run for the Maha Kumbh event.
Ahead of the New Year celebrations in Mumbai, Railway Police Commissioner, Ravindra Shisve said that the police would ensure that no one enters the station on the CSMT-Churchgate route under the influence of alcohol and one officer will be deployed in all women coaches for their safety.
The Prayagraj Railway Division is actively finalizing its preparations for Mahakumbh 2025, intending to ensure a smooth journey for the millions of devotees expected to travel to the festival by train.
Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said that steps were being taken to increase passenger amenities in Railways and 12,000 general coaches were being produced to boost unreserved passenger travel to ensure greater accessibility and convenience for economically weaker secti
People in large numbers are expected to come to pay homage to Dr BR Ambedkar on his 68th death anniversary, also known as Mahaparinirvan Diwas on December 6.
The Central Railway will run 12 additional suburban special trains between Parel- Kalyan and Kurla- Panvel stations on Thursday-Friday mid-night on the occasion of Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's Mahaparinirvan Divas 2024, a press release said on Tuesday.