New Delhi:
Railways 360 trains are running, including 190 special trains, it is expected to visit the Maha Kumbh Mela on ‘Mouni Amavasya’ for millions of devotees, Railway Board President and CEO Satish Kumar said on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, ‘Amrit Snin’ on ‘Mouni Amavasya’ is expected to attract about 10 crore pilgrims to Maha Kumbh.
Talking to reporters here, Kumar said that the Railways have taken extensive measures to accommodate the unprecedented flow of pilgrims and have decided to significantly increase the train services for ‘Mauni Amavasya’ on the most auspicious day of Maha Kumbh. .
Kumar said, “Railways is operating 360 trains for this occasion, including 190 special trains. Special trains are running in three areas – Northern Railway, North Eastern Railway and North Central Railway – of heavy influx of devotees. To manage, “Kumar said.
He said, “This historical step will ensure that a train runs every four minutes, and provides uninterrupted connectivity and uninterrupted journey to millions of pilgrims.”
According to Kumar, the Indian Railways has made large -scale efforts to ensure smooth and convenient visit for millions of devotees participating in the Maha Kumbh Mela running in Prayagraj.
Kumar highlighted that the Railways developed a infrastructure of Rs 5,000 crore in Prayagraj to support the Maha -Kumbh Mela, which ensures timely upgradation and increased capacity.
He has also referred to the development of some major infrastructure such as New Road Under Bridge (Rubs) and Bridge (Robs), track dabbling and station upgrade, which decipped the rail lines and by deciration to this record-breaking train service Has made possible.
Kumar said, “Indian Railways has greatly improved passenger amenities to ensure a spontaneous journey for the devotees. Each station in Prayagraj has adequate drinking water and newly constructed toilets with food courts.”
He said, “In the case of an emergency, ‘first aid’ booths and medical observation rooms will provide necessary assistance. In the prevention of adorations, Yatri Facilitation Center, Wheelchairs, Trollets, Trolleys, Hotels and Taxi Booking with devotees Will help, medicines, baby milk and other essential things.
Kumar said, “For the convenience of smooth movement, color-coded tickets and nominated ‘Aashyaya temporary’ have been introduced.”
He further said that RPF personnel escort devotees with ‘Achary Achar’ and help them reach trains.
Kumar also praised the arrangements of the Uttar Pradesh government for the convenience of devotees.
Kumar said, “In a coordinated attempt with the Uttar Pradesh government, Indian Railways has established several holding areas, where passengers can wait comfortably in tents.”
He said, “These areas are equipped with food arrangements and display information in many languages. One of the largest areas, Khusro Bagh, which is located just outside the Shremaraj station, which is 1 lakh at a time. Can accommodate the passengers, “he said.
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