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The Railways is Running 360 Trains, Including 190 Special Trains, For Millions of Devotees Expected to Visit the Maha Kumbh Mela on ‘Mauni Amavasya’, Satish Kumar, Chairman and Ceo of the RaiWay Board, .
The ‘amrit snan’ on ‘Mauni amavasya’ on wedding is expected to draw Around 10 Crore Pilgrims to the Maha Kumbh.
Talking to Reporters Here, Kumar said that the railways have taken extensive measures to accommodate Picious day of the maha kumbh.
“Railways is Operating 360 Trains for this Occination, Including 190 Special Trains. The special trains are being run in three zones – Northern Railway, North Eastern Railway and North Temple Railway – e influx of devotees, “Kumar said.
“This Historic Move Will Ensure a Train Runs Every Four Minutes, And Provide Seamless Connectivity and Uninterrupted Travel For Millions of Pilgrims,” He Added.
According to Kumar, Indian Railways Has Undertaken Massive Efforts to Ensure Smooth and Convenient Travel for Millions of Devotees Attending The Ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.
Kumar highlighted that the railways has developed infrastructure what Rs 5,000 Crore in and Around Prayagraj to support the Mahaa Kumbh Mela, ENONCENCED CAPARDES and ENHANCED CAPACITY.
He also mentioned some of the key infrastructure developments E Possible By Decongesting The Rail Lines.
“Indian Railways Has Significantly Improved Passenger Anems to Ensure a Seamless Journey for Devotees. Every station in priyagraj poseses newly constructed toils along TS, “Kumar said.
He added, “In case of an emergency, ‘first aid’ booths and medical observation Rooms will provide the needed assistance. Wheelchairs, Luggage Trolleys, Hotel and Taxi Bookings, Medicines, Baby Milk and other essentials. ” Regarding passenger safety, kumar said that rpf personnel are deployed at railway stations to ensure seamless Boarding and Deboarding.
“To facilitate smooth movement, color-coded tickets and designated ‘Ashriya Asthals’ have been introduced,” Kumar said.
He further said that rpf personnel escort devotees from the ‘Ashriya Asthals’ and Assist Them in Reaching the Trains.
Kumar also praised the uttar pradesh government’s arranges for the convenience of the devotees.
“In a cordinated effort with the Uttar Pradesh Government, Indian Railways has Establed Mulliple Holding Areas Where Passengers Can Wait Comfortably in Tents,” Kumar Said.
“These are easy with food arranges and display information in Several Languages. s at a time, “He said.
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