Railways denies reports on free travel during Maha Kumbh
The Indian Railways has categorically denied reports circulating in certain media outlets that passengers will be allowed to travel free of cost during the Maha Kumbh mela.
The Indian Railways has categorically denied reports circulating in certain media outlets that passengers will be allowed to travel free of cost during the Maha Kumbh mela.
The two-month period was marked by festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Dussehra, and Diwali, which usually witnesses a spurt in passengers travelling through the railways.
The volume of goods movement on the new dedicated freight corridors (DFCs) of Indian Railways has doubled in the current financial year compared to 2023-24 marking a quantum leap in the country’s logistics landscape.
Indian Railways is advancing towards the successful implementation of Kavach 4.0, an indigenous advanced safety system designed to enhance train operations across its network.
These include special trains to cities like Patna, Katra, Muzaffarpur, Balia, Barauni and Kamakhya.
In a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today, Vaishnaw highlighted the steps taken by Indian Railways to bolster safety across its vast network.
A groundbreaking ceremony of the Central Control and Command Centre for Indian Railways took place in New Delhi on Wednesday, a release said.
The Indian Railways will operate 1,200 special trains for Maha Kumbh-2025 from different parts of the country to facilitate devotees wishing to attend the mega religious event.
Some of the trains that are scheduled to depart on 16 July and 17 July are also cancelled or diverted or short-terminated.
The discount will be implemented with immediate effect. No refund of fare will be admissible for already booked passengers.
