Prayagraj to Operate Over 60 Special Trains on January 30 for Pilgrims Amid Record Crowds.

On January 30, special trains will be operated from eight railway stations in Prayagraj. The railway authorities have begun scheduling these trains, with over 60 special services planned. They have announced that the operation of these special trains will continue as long as passengers are present at the stations. The trains will be run on-demand, based on passenger availability, with 125 rakes arriving in Prayagraj in the morning, each equipped with double-headed engines. In addition to the North Central Railway, the North Railway and Northeast Railway will operate these trains from Prayagraj Junction, Subedar Ganj, Jhunsi, Naini, Rambagh, Prayag, and Fafamau.

The railway set a record by operating 441 trains in one day, with 222 being special trains.

To manage the crowds during Mauni Amavasya, the railway created history by operating 441 trains within 24 hours, including 222 special trains, marking a new milestone in train operations. Millions of devotees arrived in Prayagraj to take part in the sacred bathing event. To facilitate their travel to and from the event, special trains were operated from eight railway stations, including 104 from Prayagraj Junction, 23 from Prayagraj Chhiwki, 17 from Naini, 13 from Subedar Ganj, 23 from Prayag, five from Fafamau, nine from Prayagraj Rambagh, and 28 from Jhunsi.

Emergency plans were implemented at every station for crowd management, ensuring that passengers were sent to their destinations without any disturbances. However, the arrival of devotees at the stations continued on Thursday, and it is expected that over 50 special trains will be operated today as well.

Special Train Operations from Prayagraj Stations on January 30

Prayagraj will witness the operation of special trains from eight railway stations on January 30. The Indian Railways has begun scheduling these trains, with over 60 special services planned. The operations will continue as long as passengers are present at the stations.

Demand-Based Train Services

Special trains will be operated on-demand, depending on passenger availability. A total of 125 rakes will arrive in Prayagraj on the same morning, equipped with double-headed engines. Apart from North Central Railway, the operations will also involve Northern Railway and Northeast Railway, serving stations including Prayagraj Junction, Subedar Ganj, Jhunsi, Naini, Rambagh, Prayag, and Fafamau.

Record Train Operations on Mauni Amavasya

In a historic event for crowd management on Mauni Amavasya, the railways operated a record 441 trains in just 24 hours, including 222 special trains. This unprecedented number was essential to accommodate millions of devotees arriving in Prayagraj for the sacred bathing ritual.

Special Train Details

To facilitate the transport of devotees, special trains were operated from eight stations in Prayagraj, with the following breakdown:
– Prayagraj Junction: 104 trains
– Prayagraj Chheewki: 23 trains
– Naini: 17 trains
– Subedar Ganj: 13 trains
– Prayag: 23 trains
– Fafamau: 5 trains
– Rambagh: 9 trains
– Jhunsi: 28 trains

Emergency Plans for Crowd Management

To manage the large crowds, emergency plans were implemented at every station, allowing passengers to reach their destinations smoothly without any disturbances. The arrival of devotees at the stations is expected to continue, with more than 50 special trains anticipated to operate on the following day.