Overview

• The Indian Railways will run 13,000 trains, including 3,000 special trains, during the 45-day Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26, 2025.
• Approximately ₹5,000 crore has been invested over two years to enhance rail infrastructure and services for the event, which is expected to draw 1.5 to 2 crore passengers by train.
• Key upgrades include a new rail bridge over the Ganga, doubling of tracks on the Prayagraj-Varanasi route, 48 new platforms, 21 foot overbridges, and 554 ticketing kiosks.
• A color-coded system for tickets and holding areas has been implemented to streamline passenger movement, and mobile ticketing via the UTS app will be introduced in Prayagraj for the first time.
• Enhanced security measures include 20,000 additional personnel, integrated control rooms, and multilingual staff to assist pilgrims from diverse regions.