Railway Ministry's Grand Preparations for Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj

The Railway Ministry is setting up extensive infrastructure for the upcoming Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, including running 992 special trains and investing around Rs 933 crore in passenger amenities. With expectations of up to 50 crore devotees, the Ministry is also speeding up rail track doubling projects and station upgrades.

The Railway Ministry has unveiled extensive plans to accommodate the massive influx of devotees for the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj this January. According to a senior railway official, 992 special trains will be in service for the event.

In addition, the Ministry has allocated Rs 933 crore for infrastructural development and passenger amenities. The comprehensive spending includes the double tracking of rail lines, construction of road overbridges costing Rs 440 crore, and various other upgrade projects totaling Rs 495 crore.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and his deputies have been closely monitoring the preparations. Regular meetings and video conferences are held with officials to ensure smooth execution. By January 12, nearly 24 crore people are expected to attend, prompting the railway network to scale up operations significantly.