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New Delhi: The Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said that around 5,000 crore of rupees has been invested over the last three years in Maha Kumbh to enhance the infrastructure for the festival, including new platforms, doubled railway lines, and improved facilities to accommodate the influx of pilgrims.
Speaking with the reporters Ashwini Vaishnaw said that in the last three years, we have been preparing for the Maha Kumbh, and railways have invested about Rs 5,000 crores in creating new infrastructure and improving the existing infrastructure. This includes doubling of the lines, creating new platforms, and high-quality holding areas. A new bridge has also been constructed on the Ganga Ji.
He further explained that a “war room” has been set up at Prayagraj junction station and a similar one at the railway board. This war room will operate 24/7 and monitor all railway movements. He emphasized the coordination between railway police and state police during the event.
“The arrangements are scientific in nature. We have created colour codes for the holding areas. Passengers simply need to follow the colour code for the direction they should move in. We have also published booklets in 22 languages and the announcements will be made in 12 Indian languages so passengers from across the country can understand them,” he added.
In addition, Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who is also the MP from Udhampur, said on Sunday that railway authorities have planned three special trains between Katra and Prayagraj for the convenience of pilgrims attending the religious event.
The first special train will depart from Katra Shri Mata Vaishno Devi railway station on January 24, heading to Prayagraj, and return on January 26.
