The Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh is preparing for the Kumbh Mela, a major religious gathering expected to attract 30 to 50 crore pilgrims. To accommodate this influx, the Indian Railways will be operating 992 special trains, alongside 6,580 regular trains. The government has allocated 933 crore rupees for infrastructure...
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improvements and facilities. The railway track is being doubled at a cost of 3,700 crore rupees to ensure smooth train operations. The Railway Ministry has also allocated 440 crore rupees for road overbridge projects, station renovations, CCTV installations, and medical facilities. The doubling of railway lines between Varanasi and Jhusi is complete, and the Prayagraj-Rambag-Jhusi and Janghai-Phaphamau lines are expected to be finished before the Kumbh Mela starts in January 2024.