Railways to run 800 special trains for Kumbh Mela pilgrims

To facilitate pilgrims arriving in large numbers during Kumbh Mela in 2019, railways has proposed running 800 special trains from various stations of Allahabad district, an officials has said.

se trains would be in addition to regular trains run by rth Central Railway (NCR).

PRO NCR Amit Malviya said, "Six special trains will come to Allahabad from different railway zones of country for pilgrims and tourists participating in Kumbh Mela." 

He said railways planned to operate four to five special trains to ferry 5,000 Pravasi Bhartiyas from Allahabad to New Delhi. y will be in Allahabad to participate in Kumbh Mela after attending Pravasi Bhartiya Divas at Varanasi.

Pravasi Bhartiyas will be taken to New Delhi for Republic Day celebrations.

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He also said branding of Kumbh Mela will be done on 1,400 coaches of special trains and originating trains of NCR by vinyl wrapping, to take mess about religious fair across country.

coaches will have colourful and attractive ims of Kumbh Mela and landmark structures of Allahabad.

" railways have given for 'Paint My City' initiative at its stations and residential colonies which is ar big branding exercise for Kumbh Mela," Malviya said.

He also said that to promote local culture, rth Central Zone Cultural Centre (NCZCC), under Ministry of Culture, will be co-opted to put up stalls in passenger enclosures showcasing art, culture and herit of Allahabad and surrounding areas.

"Four big enclosures to house about 10,000 pilgrims have been constructed at Allahabad Junction railway station. se will have vending stalls, water booths and ticket counters, LCD TVs, public address system, CCTV cameras and separate toilets blocks for men and women. Similar passenger enclosures have also been built at or stations," PRO said.

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