In preparation for the upcoming Maha Kumbh, the Indian Railways has announced the elimination of 21 level-crossing gates in Prayagraj. The move is part of a major infrastructure overhaul aimed at ensuring smoother traffic movement during the religious event, which is expected to attract millions of devotees.

As part of the project, 21 level-crossing gates will be removed at a cost of approximately Rs 450 crore. According to North Central Railway’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Shashi Kant Tripathi, 15 of these gates have already been completed, and the remaining gates are expected to be ready by December. Tripathi emphasised that the initiative is crucial for managing the significant increase in both train and road traffic during the Kumbh, which draws massive crowds to the city.