Prayagraj Mahakumbh: During the one-and-a-half-month-long Prayagraj Mahakumbh, 40 to 45 crore people are expected to arrive this time through different means

Prayagraj Mahakumbh: During the one-and-a-half-month-long Prayagraj Mahakumbh, 40 to 45 crore people are expected to arrive this time through different means. For this, special preparations have been made by the Railways. Now what has been said by the Railway Ministry on this?

Mahakumbh Mela 2025: A day ago, it was claimed on some newspapers and TV channels that a special plan is being made by the Railways for Mahakumbh 2025. It was said in the news that passengers returning from Mahakumbh can travel 200 to 250 km distance in the general coach of the train for free. It was also said in the report that such passengers will have to get tickets from TT in the middle of the journey. But now a clarification has been issued by the Ministry of Railways on this.

The news is completely false...

On behalf of the Railway Ministry, it was said that such reports run by newspapers and TV channels are completely wrong. The ministry said that the reports that people can travel by train for free during the Maha Kumbh Mela are completely wrong. The Ministry says that these reports are not true at all and people are being misled.

It has been clarified by the Railway Ministry that traveling without ticket is against the rules of the railway and there is a provision for punishment for it.

"There is no rule for free travel during the Maha Kumbh Mela or any other occasion. Railways have assured the passengers that all necessary arrangements are being made to ensure smooth journey during the fair. This includes setting up special arrangements in the area, setting up additional ticket counters and other necessary facilities. This time, special preparations are being made by the government for the Mahakumbh starting in Prayagraj.

A budget of Rs 5,000 crore has been kept by the government for the

Maha Kumbh. This time 40 crore devotees are expected to reach Mahakumbh. Special arrangements are being made by the Railways keeping in mind the movement of crores of devotees. Special trains are being operated for railway passengers in the Mahakumbh which runs from 13 January to 26 February.

3000 special trains are being operated by the Railways for the movement in Mahakumbh. These trains will carry a total of 13,000 pilgrims to their destination. It was also reported in the news that in view of the huge rush of passengers from the railways, a trial was conducted to buy scanner tickets at the station as an alternative. However, due to booking a large number of tickets simultaneously, a situation like network jam was created.