Mahakumbh 2025: Western Railway Launches 98 Special Trains. Deets Inside

In preparation for the significant influx of devotees attending the Mahakumbh 2025, Western Railway has introduced special trains to ensure smooth and safe travel.

Ajay Solanki, the PRO of Ahmedabad Division Railway, announced that 98 special trains have been introduced, prioritising passenger convenience, hygiene, and the proper functioning of electrical appliances. Additionally, RPF teams have been deployed at stations to provide guidance and ensure security.

"... 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... Up till now, 98 special trains have been started... RPF teams have been deployed at stations to guide passengers and security..." said Solanki.

Indian Railways has also announced extensive arrangements to facilitate the safe and efficient travel of millions of devotees to and from the holy city.

Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of Information and Publicity at the Railway Board, outlined the comprehensive plan to handle the unprecedented rush.

He stated that Indian Railways would operate over 10,000 trains, including 3,300 special trains, to accommodate the large number of passengers travelling for the 'Sangam Snan', a key event of the Mahakumbh.

Kumar further noted that special measures had been implemented to manage crowds, including colour-coded waiting and holding areas at stations for unreserved passengers.

To maintain order and safety, Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) officers have been deployed to escort passengers systematically from designated areas to their respective trains.

Celebrated after 12 years, the Mahakumbh is expected to draw over 450 million devotees. Pilgrims will gather at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, to take a holy dip believed to cleanse sins and grant moksha (liberation).

The main bathing rituals (Shahi Snan) are scheduled for January 14 (Makar Sankranti), January 29 (Mauni Amavasya), and February 3 (Basant Panchami).