Indian Railways News => Topic started by railenquiry on Dec 23, 2012 - 15:00:09 PM


Title - Railways gears up for Kumbh Mela rush, to run 750 special trains
Posted by : railenquiry on Dec 23, 2012 - 15:00:09 PM

New Delhi: Indian Railways will run 750 special trains to provide 8.3 crore Kumbh travellers a hassle free service. The Maha Kumbh Mela will be held at Allahabad in February.The Railways will pool around 1,800 additional coaches from all 16 zones, say media reports.Estimates say the mela is expecting a footfall of 3 crore people on Mauni Amawasya (February 10).