Railways to run 13,000 trains for Maha Kumbh, says Vaishnaw
PRAYAGRAJ, Dec 8 (PTI): Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said the Railways would run about 13,000 trains, including 3,000 special ones, for the convenience of devotees during the Maha Kumbh.
The Union minister, who reached Prayagraj by train from Varanasi to review the Railways’ preparations for the mega event, expects about 1.5 to 2 crore passengers to reach the city by train during the mela.
The Maha Kumbh will commence on January 13 on the occasion of Paush Purnima and conclude on February 26 on Mahashivratri.
