It's all about Kumbh-Mela this season! Railways proposes 800 trains
To facilitate pilgrims arriving in large numbers during the Kumbh Mela in 2019, the Railways has proposed running 800 special trains from various stations of UP's Prayagraj district. These trains would be in addition to the regular trains run by the North Central Railway (NCR). Six special trains will come to Prayagraj from different railway zones for pilgrims participating in Kumbh Mela. Read more.
Special trains will ferry 5,000 Pravasi Bhartiyas to New Delhi
Public Relation Officer (PRO) NCR, Amit Malviya said, "Six special trains will come to Prayagraj from different railway zones for pilgrims and tourists participating in the Kumbh Mela." He said the Railways planned to operate four to five special trains to ferry 5,000 Pravasi Bhartiyas from Prayagraj to New Delhi. They will be in Prayagraj to participate in the Kumbh Mela.
Coaches will have attractive, colorful images of Kumbh Mela, Prayagraj
The Pravasi Bhartiyas will be taken to New Delhi for Republic Day celebrations. The PRO also said branding of the Kumbh Mela will be done on 1,400 coaches of special trains and the originating trains of the NCR by vinyl wrapping, to take the message about the religious fair across India. The coaches will have attractive images of Kumbh Mela and landmark-structures of Prayagraj.
Railways taking initiatives to promote the religious fair
"The Railways have given space for 'Paint My City' initiative at its stations and residential colonies under branding-exercise for Kumbh Mela," Malviya said. He also said that to promote local culture, the North Central Zone Cultural Center (NCZCC), under the Ministry of Culture, will be co-opted to put up stalls in passenger enclosures showcasing the art, culture, and heritage of Prayagraj and surrounding areas.
Four enclosures constructed to house 10,000 pilgrims at Prayagraj station
"Four big enclosures to house about 10,000 pilgrims have been constructed at Allahabad Junction railway station," the PRO said. These will have vending stalls, water booths, and ticket counters, LCD TVs, public address system, CCTV cameras and separate toilets blocks for men and women, he said. Similar passenger enclosures have also been built at other stations, the PRO further added.
