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Maha Kumbh 2025: Railways to operate 13,000 trains for devotees, says Vaishnaw
Updated On: 08 December, 2024 08:51 PM IST | Prayagraj | mid-day online correspondent
The Union Minister, who reached Prayagraj by rail from Varanasi to review the Railways' preparations for the mega event, expects about 1.5 to 2 crore passengers to reach the city by train during the mela
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Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects Prayagraj Railway Station ahead of Kumbh Mela 2025, on Sunday. Pic/PTI
Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Sunday that the Railways would run around 13,000 trains, including 3,000 special services, to facilitate the movement of devotees during Maha Kumbh 2025. The Union Minister, who arrived in Prayagraj by train from Varanasi to review the preparations for the event, expects around 1.5 to 2 crore passengers to travel to the city by train during the mela, news agency PTI reported.
Maha Kumbh 2025 is set to begin on January 13, coinciding with Paush Purnima, and will conclude on February 26, on Mahashivratri.
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