The Indian Railways are preparing for the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj by deploying double-engine special trains to manage the large influx of pilgrims. These trains were successfully used during the Ayodhya event and will be implemented similarly for the Kumbh. Designated stations like Prayagraj Sangam, Pratapgarh, and Fafamau are being...
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prepared to accommodate these special trains. The DRM (Divisional Railway Manager) Sachin Sharma, during a two-day inspection, confirmed that the special trains would operate every 20 minutes during peak bathing days, depending on the crowd. He also highlighted ongoing infrastructural developments such as building a new platform at Prayagraj station, constructing permanent holding areas at Fafamau and Prayagraj (accommodating 13,000 people), and a proposed train stoppage at Dayalpur Halt, awaiting board approval. To accommodate the expected crowd, German hangars will be installed at Fafamau. Some train cancellations may be implemented to prioritize construction work, which is planned to be completed by November. The Railway Board Chairman is scheduled to visit Prayagraj in mid-September to review the ongoing preparations.

There's a proposal to merge six railway stations in Prayagraj, currently under two other zones, into the North Central Railway (NCR). The proposal has reached the Railway Board and aims to improve coordination and efficiency in managing the stations during events like Kumbh Mela. This will centralize control and monitoring of...
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these stations under the NCR's General Manager (GM) and Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) in Prayagraj. The move is seen as crucial for better management and oversight, particularly as the North Central Railway is already headquartered in Prayagraj and has a divisional office there. This consolidation could streamline operations and improve the overall efficiency of managing these stations, especially during large-scale religious events.

To accommodate candidates appearing for police recruitment examinations, the Northeast Railway has introduced special train services between Prayagraj Rambag and Ballia, and Prayagraj Rambag and Banaras from August 23rd to 25th and August 30th to 31st. These special trains, operating in addition to those announced by North Central Railway, aim...
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to provide convenient transportation for the exam attendees. Train numbers, schedules, and additional coach details have been provided. The North Railway has also decided to add extra coaches to three pairs of trains running from Prayagraj Sangam to facilitate travel during the examination period.

The North Railway has announced plans to add extra coaches to three pairs of trains passing through Prayagraj in preparation for the police recruitment exam. Train numbers 14308, 14307, 04383, 04384, 14231, and 14232 will have additional general class coaches added for specific dates in August and September. The extra coaches...
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are being added to accommodate the expected influx of passengers due to the exam.