Railways to run tons of of ‘Mela Particular’ trains for Prayagraj Kumbh Mela

The Indian Railways will function tons of of ‘Mela Particular’ trains to move passengers from numerous areas throughout the nation to Prayagraj for the Kumbh Mela between January 13 and February 26, 2025.

In accordance with sources within the Railways, the Railway Board has set a goal of 150 rakes comprising Integral Coach Manufacturing facility (ICF)-design coaches to originate from virtually all of the zones to Prayagraj. The Southern Railway, Western Railway and Northern Railway will probably be contributing the utmost of 15 rakes every. A complete of 300 locomotives will probably be deployed to function the ‘Mela Particular’ trains.

352 spherical journeys

In whole, 352 spherical journeys have been deliberate, with the utmost of 127 journeys originating from East Central Railway. A majority of those particular trains can have electrical locomotives connected at each ends to keep away from congestion as a consequence of shunting at Prayagraj. Senior Railway officers have been informed to mobilise the rakes, locomotives, and manpower with out affecting scheduled freight and passenger practice operations.