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IN PHOTOS: Maha Kumbh 2025 | Ashwini Vaishnaw visits railway war room

Updated On: 12 February, 2025 10:18 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday visited the railway war room to review crowd management situation of Prayagraj Railway stations during the ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025. Pics/Western Railways

Indian Railways is working day and night to ensure that pilgrims return home without any delay after taking the holy bath on Maghi Purnima, Ashwini Vaishnaw said. Pics/Western Railway

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Indian Railways is working day and night to ensure that pilgrims return home without any delay after taking the holy bath on Maghi Purnima, Ashwini Vaishnaw said. Pics/Western Railway
Ashwani Vaishnaw along with CEO Satish Kumar reviewed crowd management situation of Prayagraj Railway stations in the war room at Rail Bhavan

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Ashwani Vaishnaw along with CEO Satish Kumar reviewed crowd management situation of Prayagraj Railway stations in the war room at Rail Bhavan

Vaishnaw instructed officials to ensure that trains are made available for pilgrims in all directions

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Vaishnaw instructed officials to ensure that trains are made available for pilgrims in all directions

He also mentioned that the Prayagraj division has been directed to run extra trains as needed to ease passenger congestion while ensuring passenger comfort in the holding areas

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He also mentioned that the Prayagraj division has been directed to run extra trains as needed to ease passenger congestion while ensuring passenger comfort in the holding areas

According to the Mahakumbh Railway Information Bulletin, by 6 pm on February 12, 225 trains had been run for the convenience of passengers, with over 12.46 lakh passengers having travelled

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According to the Mahakumbh Railway Information Bulletin, by 6 pm on February 12, 225 trains had been run for the convenience of passengers, with over 12.46 lakh passengers having travelled

For the convenience of passengers, four holding areas near Prayagraj junction railway station (each with a capacity of 5,000) have fully been operational, an official statement said

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For the convenience of passengers, four holding areas near Prayagraj junction railway station (each with a capacity of 5,000) have fully been operational, an official statement said

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