Western Railway Unveils 98 Special Trains For Maha Kumbh 2025

The Indian railways is prepping up for Maha Kumbh 2025, one of the world's largest religious gatherings. With just 2 days to go, Western Railway is set to introduce 98 special trains, aimed at smooth and comfortable for devotees flocking to Prayagraj for the grand event.

Ajay Solanki, PRO of Ahmedabad Division Railway, said that efforts have been made to prioritise passenger comfort while laying strong emphasis on cleanliness and functional amenities. He added, “For the convenience of passengers, Western Railway is running Kumbh special trains and denoting them through flex painting. Hygiene and the working of electric appliances are being taken care of. So far, 98 special trains have been started, and RPF teams have been deployed at stations to guide passengers and ensure security.”

Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of Information and Publicity at the Railway Board said that close to 10,000 trains, including 3,300 special services will be run to meet surging travel demand during this event.

While special arrangements include colour-coded waiting and holding areas at major stations, security has been beefed up with the deployment of Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) officers who will be managing the crowd.

Celebrated every 12 years, the Maha Kumbh is expected to witness more than 45 crore devotees across the globe. Pilgrims who attend the religious event gather at Sangam—the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. The devotees participate in the holy dip, a ritual, which is believed to absolve a person from sins and grant spiritual liberation.