Maha Kumbh Mela: Railways to run 13,000 trains, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Maha Kumbh Mela: Railways to run 13,000 trains, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Live Mint  

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said that Indian Railways would run nearly 13,000 trains for the convenience of devotees during the Maha Kumbh. “Colour coding has been used in the holding areas and tickets so that the devotees can reach the right platform,” said the union minister, cited in the news report. Vaishnaw also said that the mobile UTS application would be used in Prayagraj for the first time; earlier, it was used in Puri during the Rath Yatra, as per the report. The CCTV feed from the Maha Kumbh Nagar and the police will be accessible from the master control room, as per the news report.

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India TV News  

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India TV News  

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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Indian Railways to run 13,000 trains for convenience of devotees, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Indian Railways to run 13,000 trains for convenience of devotees, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

India TV News  

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The Hindu  

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India TV News  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Maha Kumbh 2025: Indian Railways to operate 1,200 special trains for mega event in Uttar Pradesh
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India TV News  

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