IR is working day & night to ensure that pilgrims return home without any delay after Mahakumbh Snan -Vaishnaw
Railway Minister and Chairman, Railway Board visits the war room to review and monitor the situation, directing officials to run trains in all directions
For the past three days, Indian Railways has been operating an average of 330 trains daily to assist devotees return their home safely
New Delhi (PIB): Railway Minister #AshwaniVaishnaw on Wednesday, 12 February reviewed crowd management situation of #Prayagraj Railway stations in the war room at #RailBhavan. The Minister instructed officials to ensure that trains are made available for #pilgrims in all directions. He also mentioned that the Prayagraj division has been directed to run extra #trains as needed to ease passenger congestion while ensuring passenger comfort in the holding areas.
पिछले तीन दिनों में महाकुंभ के सभी 8 स्टेशनों से 1,006 ट्रेनें संचालित की गईं, जिससे 41.67 लाख श्रद्धालुओं को सुविधा मिली।
12 फरवरी की सुबह से दोपहर बाद तक 188 ट्रेनें चलाई गईं, और 10 लाख श्रद्धालुओं को सुविधा प्रदान की गई।
According to the #Mahakumbh Railway Information Bulletin, by 6:00 PM on 12 February 2025, 225 trains had been run for the convenience of the passengers, with over 12.46 lakh passengers having traveled.
On Tuesday, 11 February 2025, 343 trains were operated, carrying more than 14.69 lakh passengers.
Information related to trains is continuously being provided by #IndianRailways through various channels—including special bulletins, the Mahakumbh area holding zones, railway stations, social media, and other media outlets.
For the convenience of passengers, four holding areas near Prayagraj junction railway station – each with a capacity of 5,000 – have fully been operational.
Additionally, a new holding area at #Khusrobagh with a capacity 100,000 passengers has been operational on the occasion of #MaghiPurnima, 12 February with Special arrangements for lodging, meals, and other essentials have been made so that waiting passengers can stay comfortably until they board their trains.
All #Passengers are advised to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid any unverified reports and misleading information.