The Indian Railways has prepared a detailed blueprint to manage the massive influx of pilgrims during the 2025 Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. This comprehensive plan, developed in collaboration with the Chief Minister and district administration, outlines measures to handle various scenarios, including the deployment of 1225 special trains for the Kumbh,...
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with over 300 dedicated to the highly anticipated 'Mauni Amavasya'. It also includes a strategy for managing crowds, with designated holding areas throughout the city, particularly around the Sangam (confluence of rivers) and the railway station. The plan prioritizes crowd control and safety, ensuring a smooth and secure experience for pilgrims. To accommodate the expected influx of people, nine railway stations in the area are undergoing significant expansion, including the addition of platforms and yard modernization. Additionally, a control room is being established at Prayagraj Junction to monitor activities and facilitate communication between the Railways and the District Administration. The blueprint encompasses detailed traffic management strategies, with specific routes for pilgrims to enter and exit the Kumbh Mela area, including the Sangam and railway station. The plan also emphasizes the use of holding areas to manage crowds effectively, prevent overcrowding, and ensure the safety of all attendees.

The Uttar Pradesh government and Indian Railways are collaborating on extensive preparations for the Maha Kumbh 2025, including station capacity and facility upgrades, special train operations, pedestrian routes, and emergency plans. To accommodate the millions of pilgrims expected, nine major railway stations in Prayagraj are being expanded and modernized, including the...
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Prayagraj Junction, Subedarganj Junction, Naini Junction, Chivki Junction, Rambag Junction, Jhunsi Junction, Phaphamau Junction, Prayag Junction, and Prayag Ghat Junction. The railways are planning to operate 992 special trains for the Maha Kumbh, roughly double the 572 operated in 2019. Over 300 special trains will be deployed during the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya. A one-way pedestrian route will be established from the railway station to the Mela area to manage crowds and provide pilgrims with seamless access. The railway administration has also created six contingency plans, including the identification of 90 holding areas at railway stations to mitigate crowding and ensure smooth passenger movement. The Prayagraj Junction is undergoing a comprehensive station development plan, while Phaphamau and Prayag Junctions are being revitalized under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme. These renovations, including the construction of new platforms and the expansion of passenger facilities, are scheduled for completion by October 2024.

The Uttar Pradesh government and railway administration are collaborating extensively for the grand Mahakumbh 2025. Nine major railway stations in Prayagraj are being expanded under the supervision of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. During the mela, 992 special trains will operate, and special pedestrian routes will be established from railway stations to...
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the mela area. Emergency plans are also being implemented to ensure the convenience of pilgrims.

Prayagraj is getting 15 new railway overbridges and underbridges in preparation for the Maha Kumbh. Seven of these bridges are expected to open this month, including the one near Prayagraj Chivki level crossing 34A, Begam Bazaar ROB at level crossing 3, Karachna Yard at level crossing 31, Ek Salori ROB at...
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level crossing 75, and Annie Besant RUB at level crossing 77. Six more bridges will open in November, and two more in December. The Subedarganj railway station overbridge will be completed in December, along with the Jagatpur ROB on the Prayagraj-Varanasi railway route. Currently, six ROBs/RUBs are operational, including the Bakshi Bandh and Jhunsi Yard RUBs.

Due to ongoing work in Prayagraj, 14 trains, including the Subedarganj-Dehradun train, have been partially cancelled. Several trains will now only run to Kanpur Central and will not reach Prayagraj. The changes will be in effect from October 17th to 21st. Train number 14113 Subedarganj-Dehradun will terminate at Kanpur Central from...
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October 18th to 21st. Train number 14114 Dehradun-Subedarganj will reach Kanpur Central from October 17th to 20th. Train number 14117 Prayagraj-Bhiwani will terminate at Kanpur Central from October 18th to 21st. Train number 14118 Bhiwani-Prayagraj will reach Kanpur Central from October 17th to 20th. Train number 14115 Dr. Ambedkar Nagar-Prayagraj will reach Khajuraho from October 17th to 20th. Train number 14116 Prayagraj-Dr. Ambedkar Nagar will terminate at Khajuraho from October 18th to 21st. Trains number 09117-18 Surat-Subedarganj will reach Fatehpur by October 18th. Train number 15073 Singrauli-Tanakpur will reach Prayag Station from October 17th to 19th. Train number 15075 Shaktinagar-Tanakpur will reach Prayag Station from October 18th to 21st. Train number 15074 Tanakpur-Singrauli will reach Prayag Station from October 18th to 21st. Train number 15076 Tanakpur-Shaktinagar will reach Prayag Station from October 17th to 20th. Train number 15003 Chouri Chaura Express will not reach Prayagraj from October 18th to 21st and will terminate at Banaras. Train number 15004 Gorakhpur-Kanpur Anwarganj will reach Banaras from October 17th to 20th.