PRESS CONFERENCE OF EASTERN RAILWAY, METRO RAILWAY & EASTERN RAILWAY’S SEALDAH DIVISION on KUMBH MELA ARRANGEMENTS BY THE RAILWAYS
Kolkata, February 10, 2025
A Press Conference was organized by Eastern Railway Headquarters participated by Public Relations Officers of Eastern Railway, Metro Railway and Sealdah division of Eastern Railway to brief the media persons regarding special arrangements made by Indian Railways to facilitate to & fro journey of the Kumbh Mela pilgrims. In the conference, the elaborate arrangements from running of special trains to augmented passenger amenities, facilities etc. were discussed.
*PRESS BRIEF – 1*
*47 Pairs of Kumbh Mela Special Trains are run by Eastern Railway*
• 11 pairs of trains run between Malda Town & Prayagraj
• 27 pairs of trains run between Howrah & Tundla
• 4 pairs of trains run between Howrah & Bhind
• 5 pairs of trains run between Bhagalpur & Kanpur Central.
*Factual Position of Prayagraj Area*
*Sunday 09.02.2025*:
• Total Trains run from Prayag Area stations : 330
• Total Passengers : More than 12.5 lakhs.
*Monday 10.02.2025 till 15.00 hrs*:
• Total Trains: 191
• Passengers boarded: More than 8.18 lakhs
• All scheduled trains are running as per program.
• Special Trains also running as per plan.
• Unreserved Passenger trains run on demand basis.
• Top level Railway officials including GM/North Central Railway, DRM/Prayag, Varanasi and Lucknow camping at Prayag.
• Round the clock Monitoring at Station/Division/Zonal and Railway Board level is going on.
• Hon’ble Railway Minister is also regularly monitoring the running of trains to Prayagraj from War Room of Railway Board.
There are 8 Railway stations in Prayagraj City from where passengers of different directions can catch their train on main bathing days.
1) Prayagraj Jn., 2) Naini Jn., 3) Prayagraj Chheoki, 4) Subedarganj,
5) Prayag Jn., 6) Phaphamau Jn., 7)Prayagraj Rambag, 8) Jhusi.
In addition to this, pilgrims can also aval services from Prayagraj Sangam station on other than peak days. So, all the trains are running to the close vicinity of Prayagraj area to facilitate the holy bath of Mahakumbh.
*PRESS BRIEF 2*
Operation of Kumbh Mela Special and Regular Trains from 08 Stations in Prayagraj Region
On February 9, 2025, a total of 330 trains, including Mela Special and regular trains, were operated from eight Railway stations of the Prayagraj region—Prayagraj Junction, Prayag, Phaphamau, Prayagraj Rambagh, Jhusi, Subedarganj, Naini, and Prayagraj Chheoki and facilitated the travel of approximately 12.50 lakh (1.25 million) devotees.
By 3:00 PM on February 10, 2025, 191 trains had been operated, ensuring smooth travel for approximately 8.18 lakh (818,000) devotees. The smooth operation of such a large number of regular and special trains from all eight stations in the Prayagraj region is being managed through a well-planned strategy and continuous monitoring by the railway authorities.
To support this large-scale operation, additional staff, extra rakes, proper maintenance of rakes, CCTV monitoring, control towers, passenger shelters, and platform supervision by railway officials and employees have been arranged. Trains are being dispatched efficiently to maximize operations, while special attention is being given to passenger facilities, medical assistance, and security.
Throughout the entire Mela period, the Railway has planned to operate approximately 13,450 trains, including 10,028 regular trains and over 3,400 special trains. The Railway authorities have ensured that all trains are being operated as per the planned schedule. Some trains have been rerouted as per prior notifications, while the terminal station for certain trains has been changed from Prayagraj to Subedarganj.
For passengers’ convenience, continuous train operations are being conducted from Prayagraj station to all directions as per demand. General Manager, Shri Upendra Chandra Joshi is monitoring the situation from the War Room, while Divisional Railway Manager, Shri Himanshu Badoni is overseeing operations from the Control Room to ensure smooth management of train services.
*Factual Position of Prayag Raj Area at 19:00 hrs on 10.2.2024.*
Yesterday Sunday 09.02.2025
Total Trains run from Prayag Area stations : 330
Total Passengers : more than 12.5 lakhs.
Today Monday 10.02.2025 till 19.00 hrs
Total Trains : 242
Passengers boarded : More than 10.14 lakhs
All scheduled trains are running as program.
Special Trains also as per plan.
Unreserved Passenger trains on demand basis.
GM/NCR
DRM Prayag, BSB and Lucknow camping at Prayag.
Round the clock Monitoring at Station/Division/Zonal and Railway Board level.
